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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

2019Movie1 h 49 minPG

FamilyHistory
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic807.1Rotten Tomatoes95%89%

A heartwarming, nostalgic history movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Neighbor. Icon. Friend.

An award-winning cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel, begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write an Esquire profile piece on the beloved television icon Fred Rogers. After his encounter with Rogers, Vogel's perspective on life is transformed.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Biopic
  • Emotional Healing
  • Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers
  • Journalistic Introspection
  • Gentle Drama
  • Nostalgic Tribute
  • Father-Son Relationships
  • Empathy and Kindness
  • Quietly Powerful

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Marielle Heller
Written by
Noah Harpster, Micah Fitzerman-Blue
Produced by
Marc Turtletaub, Leah Holzer, Youree Henley
Music by
Nate Heller

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Facts

September 7, 2019 · 1 h 49 min · PG

Released
September 7, 2019
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
History, Family, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, China
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$68 million
Available in
100 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Rewatch Bonus, Shown Their Work, Daydream Surprise +9

  • Rewatch Bonus
  • Shown Their Work
  • Daydream Surprise
  • Staying with the Suffering
  • Lost in Character
  • Virtuous Vegetarianism
  • Heroic Self-Deprecation
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Throw It In
  • Black Gal on White Guy Drama
  • Tranquil Fury
  • Five-Second Foreshadowing

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood?"

Questions about A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 65 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood use?

Rewatch BonusShown Their WorkDaydream SurpriseStaying with the SufferingLost in CharacterVirtuous VegetarianismHeroic Self-DeprecationBittersweet EndingThrow It InBlack Gal on White Guy DramaTranquil FuryFive-Second Foreshadowingand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Rewatch Bonus, Shown Their Work, and Daydream Surprise.