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The Dish

2000Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic747.1Rotten Tomatoes96%81%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Man's first step on the moon nearly stumbled on earth.

A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Comedy
  • Historical Setting
  • Australian Outback
  • Underdog Story
  • Heartwarming
  • Quirky Characters
  • Triumph of the Human Spirit
  • Nostalgic Charm

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Rob Sitch
Written by
Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro
Produced by
Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro
Music by
Edmund Choi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 19, 2000 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
October 19, 2000
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Australia
Available in
7 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Wham Line, Ironic Echo, "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot +9

  • Wham Line
  • Ironic Echo
  • "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot
  • Schizo Tech
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Nerd Glasses
  • Drives Like Crazy
  • A Father to His Men
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Genius Ditz
  • Cannot Spit It Out
  • Escalating War

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dish?"

Questions about The Dish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dish?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Dish worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is The Dish okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Dish make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Dish?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Dish use?

Wham LineIronic Echo"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotSchizo TechPrecision F-StrikeNerd GlassesDrives Like CrazyA Father to His MenDeadpan SnarkerGenius DitzCannot Spit It OutEscalating Warand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Wham Line, Ironic Echo, and "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot.