Name: Restless
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2011-09-16
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Henry Hopper, Ryo Kase, Schuyler Fisk, Jane Adams

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Two outsiders, both shaped by the circumstances that have brought them together, forge a deep and lasting love.

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Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Written by: Jason Lew
Produced by: Bryce Dallas Howard, Ron Howard, Gus Van Sant
Music by: Danny Elfman

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Facts

September 16, 2011 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released: September 16, 2011
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Suicide Themes
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $8 million
Box office: $3 million
Available in: 86 countries

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Where can I stream Restless?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Restless is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Restless worth watching?

52

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is Restless okay for kids?

PG-13Suicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Restless good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Restless plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Restless a box office flop?

Budget$8 million

Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 31% of its budget.