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Ma

2019·Movie
1h 39min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some cringe comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Get home safe.

Sue Ann is a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. One day, she is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town, to buy some booze for her and her friends, and Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting, if younger, friends of her own.
Psychological ThrillerObsessive StalkerDarkly HumorousRevenge StorySmall Town HorrorDisturbing Character StudyTeenagers in PerilSuspensefulCringe-Inducing

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Where can I stream Ma legally?

Ma is included with a subscription to Hulu and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 Ma worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ma rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ma?

1 h 39 min

Ma runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ma?

Critics54
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Ma much the same way.

Was Ma a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$61 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $61 million worldwide, 12.2 times its budget.

What language is Ma in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ma?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ma in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ma use?

Death by CameoCar FuRight for the Wrong ReasonsAuto EroticaNo Social SkillsSanity SlippageHorrible Judge of CharacterDirty Old WomanArmor-Piercing ResponseMünchausen SyndromeBait-and-SwitchSchoolyard Bully All Grown Upand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for Ma, including Death by Cameo, Car Fu, Right for the Wrong Reasons.