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Percy

2020Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic566.6Rotten Tomatoes75%72%

A hopeful, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Story

Percy Schmeiser, a third-generation farmer, gets sued by a corporate giant for allegedly using their patented seeds. With little resources to fight a legal battle, Percy joins forces with up-and-coming attorney Jackson Weaver and environmental activist Rebecca Salcau for a monumental case that leads all the way to the Supreme Court.

Feels like

  • Biographical Legal Drama
  • Social Justice Narrative
  • Corporate Power Critique
  • Underdog Story
  • Environmental Activism
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Farm Life Struggle
  • Inspiring & Hopeful
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Intellectual Battle

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Clark Johnson
Written by
Garfield Lindsay Miller, Hilary Pryor
Produced by
Garfield Lindsay Miller, Daniel Bekerman, Ian Dimerman
Music by
Steven MacKinnon

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Facts

October 9, 2020 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
October 9, 2020
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
46 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Percy?"

Questions about Percy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Percy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Percy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex. It streams in 32 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Percy worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 56).

Is Percy okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Percy?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Percy 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.