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Brittany Runs a Marathon

2019·Movie
1h 43min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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You can't rush progress.

Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend ― except her own. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her. She receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, but too broke for a gym and too proud to ask for help, Brit is at a loss, until her neighbor pushes her to run one sweaty block. Soon, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: the New York City Marathon.
Marathon RunningWeight Loss JourneyOvercoming ObstaclesFeel-Good MovieCharacter-DrivenInspirationalNew York CityLate-20s AngstPersonal Transformation

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Brittany Runs a Marathon legally?

Brittany Runs a Marathon is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Brittany Runs a Marathon worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brittany Runs a Marathon rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Brittany Runs a Marathon?

1 h 43 min

Brittany Runs a Marathon runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Brittany Runs a Marathon based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brittany Runs a Marathon?

Critics81
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Brittany Runs a Marathon higher (81) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Brittany Runs a Marathon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Brittany Runs a Marathon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brittany Runs a Marathon in 114 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Brittany Runs a Marathon use?

Heroic Second WindPlot-Mandated Friendship FailureGay Best FriendBirthday Party Goes WrongHard-Drinking Party GirlBread, Eggs, Breaded EggsFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingPhiladelphiaPromotion to ParentNever Gets FatChekhov's GunHouse Squattingand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Brittany Runs a Marathon, including Heroic Second Wind, Plot-Mandated Friendship Failure, Gay Best Friend.