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Transamerica

2005Movie1 h 43 minR

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic667.4Rotten Tomatoes77%83%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

Life is a journey. Bring an open mind.

A transgender woman takes an unexpected journey when she learns that she had a son, now a teenage runaway hustling on the streets of New York.

Feels like

  • Transgender Journey
  • Road Trip
  • Family Reconciliation
  • Emotional Depth
  • Character-Driven
  • Socially Conscious
  • Independent Film
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Parent-Child Relationship

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Duncan Tucker
Written by
Duncan Tucker
Produced by
Rene Bastian, Linda Moran, Sebastian Dungan
Music by
David Mansfield

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 14, 2005 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
February 14, 2005
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Unsettling Gender-Reveal, Cool Little Sis, Lampshade Hanging +9

  • Unsettling Gender-Reveal
  • Cool Little Sis
  • Lampshade Hanging
  • Hooker with a Heart of Gold
  • Buffy Speak
  • Jerkass
  • Fanservice
  • Viewer Gender Confusion
  • Depraved Bisexual
  • Grammar Nazi
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Different for Girls

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Transamerica

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Transamerica?

The RokuKanopyPlexLionsgate+Tubi TV

In the United States, Transamerica streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, 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 7 other countries.

Is Transamerica worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 66).

Will Transamerica make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Transamerica good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Transamerica a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$13 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 13.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Transamerica use?

Unsettling Gender-RevealCool Little SisLampshade HangingHooker with a Heart of GoldBuffy SpeakJerkassFanserviceViewer Gender ConfusionDepraved BisexualGrammar NaziFreudian ExcuseDifferent for Girlsand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Unsettling Gender-Reveal, Cool Little Sis, and Lampshade Hanging.