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Help! I'm a Boy

2002·Movie
1h 35min
57
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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In Hamburg, an aged sorcerer is searching for a replacement. Freddie, who's about 12, finds the wizard's book of spells and knows enough to read a few lines to his friend Emma. She repeats the lines adding exasperation about Mickey, a boy who's often mean to her. The next morning, Mickey finds himself in Emma's body, and Emma finds herself in Mickey's body. The wizard tracks down the book, takes it back, and disappears, leaving Freddy with no way to reverse the spell, which becomes permanent in 54 hours. Freddy, Emma, and Mickey must work together to search out a solution, while making discoveries about sex roles, courage, friendship, and each other
Body Swap ComedyComing-of-AgeMagical RealismFriendshipGender RolesGerman CinemaFamily-FriendlySituational Humor

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Help! I'm a Boy worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Help! I'm a Boy?

1 h 35 min

Help! I'm a Boy runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Help! I'm a Boy in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

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