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Words on Bathroom Walls

2020Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

DramaRomance
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic616.4Rotten Tomatoes89%90%

A cathartic, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

If you can't trust your mind, trust your heart.

Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition.

Feels like

  • Mental Health
  • Coming-of-Age Romance
  • Overcoming Stigma
  • High School Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Introspective
  • Emotional Journey
  • Love and Acceptance

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Thor Freudenthal
Written by
Nick Naveda
Produced by
Mickey Liddell, Thor Freudenthal, Pete Shilaimon
Music by
Andrew Hollander, Alex Pall, Drew Taggart

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Facts

August 21, 2020 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
August 21, 2020
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
84 countries

Tropes

Sanity Slippage, Token Evil Teammate, Big "NO!" +9

  • Sanity Slippage
  • Token Evil Teammate
  • Big "NO!"
  • The Unseen
  • Insane Equals Violent
  • Failed Future Forecast
  • Hearing Voices
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • No Medication for Me
  • Artistic License – Medicine
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni
  • Granola Girl

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Words on Bathroom Walls?"

Questions about Words on Bathroom Walls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Words on Bathroom Walls?

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In the United States, Words on Bathroom Walls streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is Words on Bathroom Walls worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Words on Bathroom Walls okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Words on Bathroom Walls good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Words on Bathroom Walls plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Words on Bathroom Walls a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 39% of its budget.