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Book Club

2018·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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The next chapter is always the best.

Four lifelong friends decide that their lives could change by becoming nasty and reading Fifty Shades of Grey in their monthly book club to get inspiration on how to handle sexual pleasure at an elderly age.
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Where can I stream Book Club legally?

Book Club is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Book Club worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Book Club rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Book Club?

1 h 44 min

Book Club runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Book Club?

Critics54
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see Book Club much the same way.

Was Book Club a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$104 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $104 million worldwide, 10.4 times its budget.

What language is Book Club in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Book Club?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Book Club in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.