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High Tide

1987·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In the time it takes to get your car fixed your whole life can change.

A backup singer gets stranded in a small coastal town after losing her job in a band. She winds up in a caravan park only to encounter, by accident, the teenage daughter she deserted following her husband's death.
Australian DramaEstranged FamilySmall Town LifeRedemptionMother-Daughter RelationshipForgivenessCoastal SettingPersonal Growth

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Where can I stream High Tide legally?

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Is High Tide worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is High Tide rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is High Tide?

1 h 41 min

High Tide runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on High Tide?

Critics93
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate High Tide higher (93) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is High Tide in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch High Tide?

2AUNZ

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