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Submarine

2011·Movie
1h 38min·R
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

A comedy that doesn't let principles stand in the way of progress.

15-year-old deep-thinking Welsh schoolboy Oliver Tate struggles to initiate and maintain a relationship with Jordana, his devilish, dark-haired classmate at their Swansea high school. As his parents' marriage begins to fall apart, similar problems arise in his relationship with Jordana.
Coming-of-AgeIndie RomanceQuirkyMelancholyBritishDeadpan HumorFirst LoveEccentric Characters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Submarine

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Where can I stream Submarine legally?

Submarine 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 Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Submarine worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Submarine rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Submarine?

1 h 38 min

Submarine runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Submarine?

Critics82
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Submarine much the same way.

Was Submarine a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$864,659

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $864,659 worldwide, 58% of its budget.

What language is Submarine in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Submarine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Submarine in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Submarine use?

O.O.C. Is Serious BusinessMistaken from BehindPresent-Day PastHalfway Plot SwitchManipulative BitchCredits GagThe CameoThis Is the Part Where...Inner MonologueMaybe Ever AfterSmall Name, Big EgoRed Oni, Blue Oniand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Submarine, including O.O.C. Is Serious Business, Mistaken from Behind, Present-Day Past.