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Andy Irons: Kissed by God

2018Movie1 h 40 min

Documentary
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

A deeply moving, melancholic documentary movie about a real life story and sports, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

The life. The legend. The hidden battle.

A film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons. He was the pride of Hawaii and revered around the world for his blue collar rise to fame and success. However, many were unaware of his internal battles that led to his demise. As the opioid crisis rises to a national emergency in the United States, the untold story of Andy’s life serves to tear down the myths associated with these two ferocious diseases.

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  • Sports Documentary
  • Biographical Drama
  • Mental Health Focus
  • Opioid Crisis
  • Tragic & Emotional
  • Psychological Depth
  • Social Issue Awareness
  • Surfing Culture
  • Intimate Portrait

Cast

3 of 3

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Directed by
Steve Jones, Todd Jones, Josh Taft
Produced by
Steve Jones, Todd Jones, Enich Harris

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Facts

April 29, 2018 · 1 h 40 min · Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 29, 2018
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
56 countries

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Where can I stream Andy Irons: Kissed by God?

PrimeFandango at Home FreePluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, Andy Irons: Kissed by God streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Andy Irons: Kissed by God worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Andy Irons: Kissed by God plot-driven or character-driven?

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