On the Rocks

2020·Movie
1h 36min·R
69
GoodGoodWatch score

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On the Rocks fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance6
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and direction

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Love, suspicion, and one very opinionated father.

Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.
Indie DramedyRelationship ExplorationFather-Daughter DynamicsMarital DoubtSophisticated HumorConversational ComedyNew York SettingCharacter StudySubtle & NuancedModern Romance

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about On the Rocks

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Where can I stream On the Rocks legally?

On the Rocks is included with a subscription to Apple TV in the United States. 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 On the Rocks worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is On the Rocks rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is On the Rocks?

1 h 36 min

On the Rocks runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on On the Rocks?

Critics80
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate On the Rocks higher (80) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is On the Rocks in?

EnglishFrenchRussianSpanish

It was made in English, with some French, Russian, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch On the Rocks?

85AEAGARATAUAZBEBGBHBMBOBRBSBY+71

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for On the Rocks in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does On the Rocks use?

R-Rated OpeningBig ApplesauceBusiness Trip AdulteryThe CasanovaCompromising CallThe CynicFake-Out Make-OutMistaken for GayWriter's BlockFriend in the Black Market

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for On the Rocks, including R-Rated Opening, Big Applesauce, Business Trip Adultery.

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