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Boogie

2021Movie1 h 29 minR

51
MediocreGoodWatch score
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Alfred “Boogie” Chin is a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals and the burden of expectation.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or laughs.

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Directed by
Eddie Huang
Written by
Eddie Huang

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Facts

March 5, 2021 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
March 5, 2021
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Bloodier and Gorier, Straw Misogynist, Precision F-Strike +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Boogie?"

Questions about Boogie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Boogie?

In the United States, Boogie streams on Peacock and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Boogie worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 54).

Is Boogie good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

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

Is Boogie plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Boogie use?

Bloodier and GorierStraw MisogynistPrecision F-StrikeSmoking Is CoolDavid Versus GoliathTook a Level in KindnessBack-to-Back BadassesDesecrating the DeadDisproportionate RetributionEye ScreamButt-MonkeyPsycho Knife Nutand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Bloodier and Gorier, Straw Misogynist, and Precision F-Strike.