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Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?

2000·Movie
1h 35min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Visual Stylization4

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

In 1977, disco wasn't the only magic in town.

It's 1976, and Vinny is a confused teenager who can't decide whether he is a disco king or a proto punk rocker.
1970s British ComedyComing-of-AgeDisco vs. PunkAwkward TeenagerNostalgicSituational HumorWorking-Class LifePop Culture

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Whatever Happened to Harold Smith??

1 h 35 min

Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Whatever Happened to Harold Smith??

Critics40
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? higher (71) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? in?

English

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