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Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood

2022Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

AnimationComedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic797.1Rotten Tomatoes91%81%

A nostalgic, wholesome animated movie about history and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

A coming of age story.... the way only Richard Linklater could tell it.

A man narrates stories of his life as a 10-year-old boy in 1969 Houston, weaving tales of nostalgia with a fantastical account of a journey to the moon.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Animation
  • Coming-of-Age
  • 1960s Childhood
  • Space Race Era
  • Whimsical & Heartwarming
  • Semi-Autobiographical
  • Retro Aesthetic
  • Texas Culture
  • Escapist Fantasy

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Richard Linklater
Written by
Richard Linklater
Produced by
Richard Linklater, Femke Wolting, Bruno Felix
Music by
Glenn Eanes, Korey Pereira, Justin Hennard

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Facts

March 24, 2022 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
March 24, 2022
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Netherlands
Available in
131 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood?"

Questions about Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood

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Where can I stream Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood?

Netflix

In the United States, Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).