Taking Off

1971Movie1 h 33 minR

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lynn Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Miloš Forman
Produced by
Alfred W. Crown

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Facts

March 28, 1971 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
March 28, 1971
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Music, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, France

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Taking Off worth watching?"

Questions about Taking Off

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Taking Off worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Taking Off okay for kids?

R

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

Will Taking Off make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is Taking Off good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.