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The Obituary of Tunde Johnson

2019Movie1 h 44 minNR

DramaThriller
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic58–Rotten Tomatoes95%60%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout editing and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

A wealthy, Nigerian-American teenager is pulled over by police, shot to death, and immediately awakens, trapped in a terrifying time loop that forces him to confront difficult truths about his life and himself.

Feels like

  • Trauma & Identity
  • Time Loop Narrative
  • Racial Injustice
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Social Commentary
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Bleak & Intense
  • Violent Themes

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Ali LeRoi
Written by
Stanley Kalu
Produced by
Jason Shuman, Marni Bond, Chuck Bond
Music by
Darryl Jones

Everyone

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Facts

September 8, 2019 · 1 h 44 min · NR

Released
September 8, 2019
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Obituary of Tunde Johnson?"

Questions about The Obituary of Tunde Johnson

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Obituary of Tunde Johnson?

PrimeHuluKanopy

In the United States, The Obituary of Tunde Johnson streams on Prime and Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Obituary of Tunde Johnson worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 58). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Will I feel good after watching The Obituary of Tunde Johnson?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch The Obituary of Tunde Johnson?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.