Dear Zoe

2022·Movie
1h 34min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Tess enlists her biological father – a lovable slacker from the wrong side of the tracks – and the charming juvenile delinquent next door to help her come to grips with the death of her little sister.
Grief and HealingFamily DramaComing-of-Age StoryContemporary RealismRedemptionIntergenerational RelationshipsEmotional JourneyCharacter-DrivenBittersweet

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dear Zoe

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Where can I stream Dear Zoe legally?

Dear Zoe is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dear Zoe worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dear Zoe rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Dear Zoe?

1 h 34 min

Dear Zoe runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Dear Zoe based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dear Zoe?

Critics66
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Dear Zoe much the same way.

What language is Dear Zoe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dear Zoe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dear Zoe in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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