A misanthropic 20-something gay visual artist, Mark, finds himself unwittingly in New York City after he lies to his mother about a job at a prestigious art gallery. He then takes a survival job babysitting for 6-year-old Milo, whose faith in Mark is empowering and ultimately, transformative.
In the United States, Cubby is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.
Is Cubby worth watching?
58
DecentGoodWatch score
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 4.8, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (59).
Is Cubby okay for kids?
Strong language
Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will Cubby make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).
Is Cubby plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.