Special When Lit

2009·Movie
1h 37min·G
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–65%

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Special When Lit fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Games, history, and pop culture

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Rediscover a lost icon

What made more money than the entire American movie industry through the 50s and 60s? Pinball. Special When Lit rediscovers the lure of a lost pop icon. A product of the mechanical and electrical age, the American invention swept the world and defined cool. Now it is relegated to a nostalgic footnote deserving a better fate. Joining the fans, collectors, designers and champion players from across the globe who share a world many of us didn't know still existed.
Pinball HistoryPop Culture IconMechanical AgeAmerican InventionNostalgic JourneyFans and CollectorsChampion PlayersLost World Rediscovered

Crew

Directed by:
Brett Sullivan
Produced by:
Brett Sullivan, Clayton Jacobsen, Emily Rickard
Composed by:
Brett Sullivan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about Special When Lit

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Where can I stream Special When Lit legally?

Fandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

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Is Special When Lit worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Special When Lit rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Special When Lit?

1 h 37 min

Special When Lit runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is Special When Lit in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Special When Lit?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

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What tropes does Special When Lit use?

The AceBig GameCollector of the StrangeCompetition FreakGlory DaysKill It with WaterOtakuStraw Fan"Where Are They Now?" Epilogue

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Special When Lit, including The Ace, Big Game, Collector of the Strange.

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