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The Laundromat

2019·Movie
1h 36min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic575.7Rotten Tomatoes42%40%

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A crime movie: , .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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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

Crew

Directed by:
Steven Soderbergh, Tracey Poirier, Mike Topoozian
Written by:
Scott Z. Burns, Jake Bernstein
Produced by:
Carmen Cuba, Scott Z. Burns, Gregory Jacobs
Composed by:
Chris Navarro, Larry Blake, Michael Gilbert

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Laundromat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Laundromat legally?

Netflix

The Laundromat is included with a subscription to Netflix in Cyprus. 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.

Will The Laundromat make me laugh?

Funny

Yes. The humor is mostly satire and dark humor.

Is The Laundromat plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Laundromat?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention.

Is The Laundromat good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing Safe

It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will The Laundromat scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The Laundromat?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

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.