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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

2007Movie1 h 36 minR

ComedyMusic
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic637.2Rotten Tomatoes75%57%

A moving, melancholic comedy movie about a real life story and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Story

Life made him tough. Love made him strong. Music made him hard.

Following a childhood tragedy, Dewey Cox follows a long and winding road to music stardom. Dewey perseveres through changing musical styles, an addiction to nearly every drug known and bouts of uncontrollable rage.

Feels like

  • Musical Parody
  • Biopic Spoof
  • Drug-Fueled Antics
  • Over-the-Top Humor
  • Rock Star Life
  • Meta Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Absurdist
  • Pastiche

Cast

24 of 65

Crew

Directed by
Jake Kasdan
Written by
Judd Apatow, Jake Kasdan
Produced by
Judd Apatow, Jake Kasdan, Clayton Townsend
Music by
Michael Andrews

Everyone

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Facts

December 21, 2007 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
December 21, 2007
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Heroic RRoD, Biopic, Binge Montage +9

  • Heroic RRoD
  • Biopic
  • Binge Montage
  • The Comically Serious
  • Hollywood Heart Attack
  • Shout-Out
  • Half the Man He Used to Be
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Insane Troll Logic
  • First Girl Wins
  • Unintended Kinslayer
  • Offing the Offspring

12 of 101 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story?"

Questions about Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Plex. It streams in 29 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 63).

Will Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story 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.

Was Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story a box office flop?

Budget$35 million
Box office$18 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 52% of its budget.

What tropes does Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story use?

Heroic RRoDBiopicBinge MontageThe Comically SeriousHollywood Heart AttackShout-OutHalf the Man He Used to Be"Well Done, Son" GuyInsane Troll LogicFirst Girl WinsUnintended KinslayerOffing the Offspringand 89 more

TV Tropes lists 101 tropes for it, including Heroic RRoD, Biopic, and Binge Montage.