The Pretend One fingerprintImmersive world, strong craft.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Profoundly sad and moving
Much of it is about growing up.
Some cringe comedy and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and growing up
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Pretend One is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Profoundly sad and moving
Much of it is about growing up.
Emotionally, it's profoundly sad, moving, and romantic. Much of it is about growing up.
Some cringe comedy and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some cringe comedy and sharp wit.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and growing up
Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and growing up.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
The performances, dialogue, and characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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The Pretend One is included with a subscription to fuboTV and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and DistroTV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.
1 h 26 min
The Pretend One runs 1 h 26 min.
It was made in English. Produced in Australia.
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