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Minari

2020·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic898.0Rotten Tomatoes98%86%

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

A timeless story of what roots us.

A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
Heartfelt Family DramaImmigrant ExperiencePastoral RealismBittersweet NostalgiaQuietly PowerfulCultural IdentityResilience and HopeNaturalistic ActingIntimate Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Isaac Chung
Written by:
Lee Isaac Chung
Produced by:
Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Christina Oh
Composed by:
Emile Mosseri

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Minari

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Minari?

KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Minari is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Minari worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is Minari okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Minari plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Minari?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Was Minari a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$15 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 7.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Minari use?

Down on the FarmChekhov's GunBlade-of-Grass CutTrashy Trailer HomeEnsemble CastCool Old LadyHope SpotPursue the Dream JobBittersweet EndingAn Immigrant's TaleMatch CutTitle Dropand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Down on the Farm, Chekhov's Gun, and Blade-of-Grass Cut.