Wanderlust

2012·Movie
1h 38min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

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About

Leave your baggage behind

Rattled by sudden unemployment, a Manhattan couple surveys alternative living options, ultimately deciding to experiment with living on a rural commune where free love rules.
Rural CommuneFree LoveFish-Out-Of-WaterAlternative LifestyleSituational ComedyCringe HumorSocial SatireRelationship ComedyEnsemble Cast

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wanderlust

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Where can I stream Wanderlust legally?

Wanderlust is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wanderlust worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wanderlust rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Wanderlust?

1 h 38 min

Wanderlust runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wanderlust?

Critics75
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Wanderlust higher (75) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Wanderlust a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$24 million

No. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What language is Wanderlust in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wanderlust?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wanderlust in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wanderlust use?

CloudcuckoolanderCommuneDistracted by the SexyEverybody Must Get StonedJerkassMushroom SambaNo Pregger SexPolyamoryImmodest OrgasmNaked People Are Funny

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Wanderlust, including Cloudcuckoolander, Commune, Distracted by the Sexy.

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