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The Laundromat

2019·Movie
1h 36min·R

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Funny, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Meta Narrative9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Based on actual secrets.

When a widow gets swindled out of insurance money, her search for answers leads to two cunning lawyers in Panama who hide cash for the superrich.
Financial SatireDark ComedyGlobal CorruptionMeta-NarrativeNon-Linear StorytellingEnsemble CastLegal DramaSocial CritiquePolitical Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Laundromat legally?

The Laundromat is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Laundromat worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Laundromat rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is The Laundromat?

1 h 36 min

The Laundromat runs 1 h 36 min.

Is The Laundromat based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Laundromat?

Critics50
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see The Laundromat much the same way.

What language is The Laundromat in?

EnglishSpanishChineseRussian

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Chinese, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Laundromat?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Laundromat in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Laundromat use?

Pyrrhic VictoryNo Celebrities Were HarmedBlack-and-Grey MoralityDeal with the DevilI Did What I Had to DoScrew the Rules, I Have Money!Rule of SymbolismMoney, Dear BoyGlasses PullThe Un-RevealEvil BritLayman's Termsand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for The Laundromat, including Pyrrhic Victory, No Celebrities Were Harmed, Black-and-Grey Morality.