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The Grizzlies

2019·Movie
1h 46min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes87%94%

Where to watch

NetflixKanopyDarkroomYOW.tv

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The Grizzlies fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

What lies behind us is tiny compared to what lies within us.

In a small Arctic town struggling with the highest suicide rate in North America, a group of Inuit students' lives are transformed when they are introduced to the sport of lacrosse.
Lacrosse TransformationInuit CommunityOvercoming AdversitySocial IssuesSports DramaHope and HealingComing-of-AgeCultural IdentityRedemption Story

Crew

Directed by:
Miranda de Pencier
Written by:
Graham Yost, Graham Yost, Moira Walley-Beckett
Produced by:
Frank Marshall, Jake Steinfeld, John Buchan
Composed by:
Garth Stevenson, Adam Tanuyak, Thomas Lambe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Grizzlies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Grizzlies legally?

NetflixKanopyDarkroomYOW.tv

The Grizzlies is included with a subscription to Netflix and Darkroom in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and YOW.tv. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Grizzlies worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Grizzlies rated?

RStrong languageSuicide themes

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

How long is The Grizzlies?

1 h 46 min

The Grizzlies runs 1 h 46 min.

Is The Grizzlies based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Grizzlies?

Critics78
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see The Grizzlies much the same way.

What language is The Grizzlies in?

EnglishInuktitut

It was made in English, with some Inuktitut. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Grizzlies?

34AGARAUBBBOBRBSBZCACLCOCRDOEC+20

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Grizzlies in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Grizzlies use?

Freudian ExcuseDark and Troubled PastAte His GunPet the DogAbusive ParentsDespair Event HorizonEnthusiastic Newbie TeacherThe Baby of the BunchAlcoholic ParentThe AlcoholicThe Smurfette PrincipleUnderdogs Never Loseand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The Grizzlies, including Freudian Excuse, Dark and Troubled Past, Ate His Gun.