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Furlough

2018Movie1 h 24 minR

Comedy
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes20%29%

A romantic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Story

There are pros and cons to every friendship.

In between caring for her mother, a young woman works part time at a prison. The rookie guard gets a chance to prove her mettle when she's tasked with accompanying a hell-raising inmate on an emergency furlough to visit her dying mother. But things soon spiral out of control, sending the pair on a hilarious, surprising, and ultimately touching road trip.

Feels like

  • Road Trip Comedy
  • Female Friendship
  • Prison Furlough
  • Unexpected Bonding
  • Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Character-Driven
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Laurie Collyer
Written by
Barry Strugatz
Produced by
Melissa Leo, Jen Gatien
Music by
Jeff Cardoni

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 16, 2018 · 1 h 24 min · R

Released
March 16, 2018
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Korean
Made in
United States
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Furlough?"

Questions about Furlough

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Furlough?

fuboTVParamount+PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowFawesome

In the United States, Furlough streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Furlough worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (42 out of 100) than critics (20).

Will Furlough make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Furlough?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.