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That Was Then... This Is Now

1985Movie1 h 42 minR

Drama
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic45–Rotten Tomatoes–58%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Life as a teenager isn't always easy.

A delinquent teenager's only link to society is the attachment he feels towards an older brother-figure. When the older boy starts spending time with a new girlfriend, the teenager begins to feel even more alienated, and gets involved with drugs and the police.

Feels like

  • Grim Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Toxic Male Bonding
  • Suburban Alienation
  • Teen Delinquency
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Realistic Social Commentary
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character-Driven Tragedy
  • 80s Youth Culture

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Cain
Written by
Emilio Estevez, S.E. Hinton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 8, 1985 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released
November 8, 1985
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Lack of Empathy, The Sociopath, Tranquil Fury +9

  • Lack of Empathy
  • The Sociopath
  • Tranquil Fury
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Grey-and-Gray Morality
  • Pervert Dad
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • Coming of Age Story
  • Wham Line
  • "Eureka!" Moment
  • Foreshadowing

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream That Was Then... This Is Now?"

Questions about That Was Then... This Is Now

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream That Was Then... This Is Now?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is That Was Then... This Is Now worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is That Was Then... This Is Now plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching That Was Then... This Is Now?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does That Was Then... This Is Now use?

Lack of EmpathyThe SociopathTranquil FuryHeroic SacrificeChekhov's GunGrey-and-Gray MoralityPervert DadBe Careful What You Wish ForComing of Age StoryWham Line"Eureka!" MomentForeshadowingand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Lack of Empathy, The Sociopath, and Tranquil Fury.