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Zola

2021Movie1 h 26 minR

ComedyCrime
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic766.0Rotten Tomatoes88%67%

A fast-paced, thrilling comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Story

Y'all wanna hear a story?

A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek their fortune at a high-end strip club.

Feels like

  • Stripper Road Trip
  • Based on a True Story
  • Social Media Narrative
  • Hyper-Stylized
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Class Commentary
  • Chaotic Energy
  • Vivid Characters
  • Contemporary Issues

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Janicza Bravo
Written by
Andrew Neel, Janicza Bravo, Jeremy O. Harris
Produced by
Dave Franco, David Hinojosa, Vince Jolivette
Music by
Mica Levi

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Facts

June 30, 2021 · 1 h 26 min · R

Released
June 30, 2021
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
93 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Kindhearted Simpleton, False Friend, Pretty Fly for a White Guy +9

  • Kindhearted Simpleton
  • False Friend
  • Pretty Fly for a White Guy
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Fan Disservice
  • Arc Words
  • No Ending
  • Bookends
  • Running Gag
  • Adaptational Dumbass
  • Accent Slip-Up
  • Bittersweet Ending

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zola?"

Questions about Zola

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zola?

NetflixKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Zola streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Zola worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Will Zola make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is Zola good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Zola a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 70% of its budget.

What tropes does Zola use?

Kindhearted SimpletonFalse FriendPretty Fly for a White GuyAmbiguous SituationFan DisserviceArc WordsNo EndingBookendsRunning GagAdaptational DumbassAccent Slip-UpBittersweet Endingand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Kindhearted Simpleton, False Friend, and Pretty Fly for a White Guy.