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Cancerpants

2011Movie1 h 20 min

Documentary
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A deeply moving, cathartic documentary movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Told with courageous humor and unflinching candor, cancerpants tells the story of spirited and self-aware 36-year-old Austinite Rochelle "Ro" Poulson's battle to stay strong after an unexpected diagnosis of stage III breast cancer. Unfolding in intimate diary style cancerpants charts Ro and her partner Julie's emotional odyssey as they engage their entire circle of friends, family and local community to aid Ro's quest to find meaning, life enrichment and personal growth.

Feels like

  • Inspirational
  • Emotional
  • Breast Cancer
  • Personal Growth
  • Candid
  • Diary-Style
  • Friendship
  • Community
  • Resilience

Crew

Directed by
Nevie Owens

Everyone

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Facts

March 3, 2011 · 1 h 20 min · Documentary

Released
March 3, 2011
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
132 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Cancerpants

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cancerpants?

HooplaPlexFawesomeCineverseTubi TV

In the United States, Cancerpants is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Cancerpants worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Cancerpants okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Cancerpants plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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