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To Kill a Mockingbird

1962·Movie
2h 9min·NR

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Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Society, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10
  • Direction9

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

A father must expose his children to a small town's outraged passions… and can only protect them with his love.

Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
Classic American DramaSocial JusticeComing-of-Age StoryMoral & Ethical ThemesSouthern GothicPowerful PerformancesHistorical Period PieceChildhood Innocence LostLegal Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream To Kill a Mockingbird legally?

To Kill a Mockingbird is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Mometu. 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 To Kill a Mockingbird worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is To Kill a Mockingbird rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is To Kill a Mockingbird?

2 h 9 min

To Kill a Mockingbird runs 2 h 9 min.

Is To Kill a Mockingbird based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on To Kill a Mockingbird?

Critics91
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 91 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see To Kill a Mockingbird much the same way.

Was To Kill a Mockingbird a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$13 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 6.6 times its budget.

What language is To Kill a Mockingbird in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch To Kill a Mockingbird?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for To Kill a Mockingbird in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does To Kill a Mockingbird use?

Time-Shifted ActorCentral ThemeEvil PlanWhite Gal on Black Guy DramaDetermined DefeatistDeep SouthFalse Rape AccusationLoners Are FreaksNice GuyHillbilly IncestBait-and-SwitchGood Parentsand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for To Kill a Mockingbird, including Time-Shifted Actor, Central Theme, Evil Plan.