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The Last Black Man in San Francisco

2019Movie2 h 1 minR

80
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Fight for your land. Fight for your home.

Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind.

Feels like

  • San Francisco
  • Gentrification
  • Social Commentary
  • Urban Dreamer
  • Friendship
  • Melancholy
  • Nostalgic
  • Artistic
  • Community

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Directed by
Joe Talbot

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Facts

June 7, 2019 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released
June 7, 2019
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Haitian Creole
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
44 countries

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Where can I stream The Last Black Man in San Francisco?

In the United States, The Last Black Man in San Francisco streams on Cinemax, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is The Last Black Man in San Francisco worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is The Last Black Man in San Francisco plot-driven or character-driven?

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