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Dear Evan Hansen

2021·Movie
2h 17min·PG-13
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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About

An honest and original story for those lost and then found.

Evan Hansen, a high schooler with social anxiety, unintentionally gets caught up in a lie after the family of a classmate who committed suicide mistakes one of Hansen’s letters for their son’s suicide note.
Teen AngstMusical DramaSocial AnxietyComing-of-AgeMental HealthContemporary IssuesEmotional StorytellingPop SoundtrackMisunderstanding

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Dear Evan Hansen legally?

Dear Evan Hansen is included with a subscription to Peacock, YouTube TV, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dear Evan Hansen worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dear Evan Hansen rated?

PG-13Suicide themesStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes and strong language.

How long is Dear Evan Hansen?

2 h 17 min

Dear Evan Hansen runs 2 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dear Evan Hansen?

Critics34
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Dear Evan Hansen higher (64) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Dear Evan Hansen a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$19 million

No. It cost about $28 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 70% of its budget.

What language is Dear Evan Hansen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dear Evan Hansen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dear Evan Hansen in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dear Evan Hansen use?

Adaptation ExpansionSoundtrack DissonanceAdaptational DiversityArc SymbolStepford SmilerMaintain the LieEating Lunch AloneCelebrity ParadoxForeshadowingDriven to SuicideMost Definitely Not a MusicalJerkassand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Dear Evan Hansen, including Adaptation Expansion, Soundtrack Dissonance, Adaptational Diversity.