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The Legend of Baron To'a

2020Movie1 h 43 min

Comedy
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic–9.3Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

A hopeful, thrilling comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, scares or romance.

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Story

‘The Legend of Baron To’a’ tells the story of Fritz, a Tongan entrepreneur who returns to his old neighbourhood and inadvertently causes the theft of his late father’s valued pro wrestling title belt by some ruthless gangsters led by ‘man-mountain’ Tahu. When negotiation and diplomacy fail to get it back, he is forced to embrace his father’s legacy to reclaim the title.

Feels like

  • Wrestling Action
  • Tongan Culture
  • Underdog Story
  • Family Legacy
  • Community Spirit
  • Heist Elements
  • Martial Arts
  • Redemption Arc
  • Humorous Action

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Kiel McNaughton
Written by
John Argall
Produced by
Yvette Reid
Music by
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper

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Facts

February 20, 2020 · 1 h 43 min · Violence

Released
February 20, 2020
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Tongan
Made in
New Zealand
Available in
61 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of Baron To'a?"

Questions about The Legend of Baron To'a

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Where can I stream The Legend of Baron To'a?

PrimePeacockThe RokuHooplaPluto TVPlexPeacock Premium+Fuse+

In the United States, The Legend of Baron To'a streams on Prime, Peacock, and Fuse+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Legend of Baron To'a worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is The Legend of Baron To'a okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Legend of Baron To'a make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Legend of Baron To'a?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.