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The New Romantic

2018·Movie
1h 22min

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The New Romantic fingerprint

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some cringe comedy and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

In order to escape her looming post-graduation fate that includes student debt and zero romantic prospects, Blake Conway becomes a sugar baby. As the aspiring journalist and hopeless romantic documents the adventure, she sets out on a quest to figure out if society is right to judge these women and if her own self worth comes with a price.
Sugar Baby CultureComing-of-Age StoryRomantic ComedyPop Culture SatireJournalistic ExplorationMillennial DatingDebt AnxietySelf-Worth Examination

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The New Romantic

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Where can I stream The New Romantic legally?

The New Romantic is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Plex. 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 The New Romantic worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The New Romantic rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The New Romantic?

1 h 22 min

The New Romantic runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The New Romantic?

Critics59
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 59 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see The New Romantic much the same way.

What language is The New Romantic in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The New Romantic?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The New Romantic in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.