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When Jeff Tried to Save the World

2018·Movie
1h 33min

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

When Jeff discovers that the bowling alley he manages is being sold, he must do everything he can to save the place he's come to call home.
Bowling AlleySmall TownCommunityUnderdog StoryHeartwarmingQuirky CharactersFeel-GoodNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream When Jeff Tried to Save the World legally?

When Jeff Tried to Save the World is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When Jeff Tried to Save the World worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is When Jeff Tried to Save the World?

1 h 33 min

When Jeff Tried to Save the World runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on When Jeff Tried to Save the World?

Critics86
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate When Jeff Tried to Save the World higher (86) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is When Jeff Tried to Save the World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch When Jeff Tried to Save the World?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for When Jeff Tried to Save the World in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.