Strive

2019·Movie
1h 22min
39
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

A teenager from the projects in Harlem aims to get into Yale, but must push against the world holding her back.

Kalani (Joi Campbell), is a teenager living in Harlem with her older brother Jacob, and her younger sister, Bebe, while her mother struggles to make ends meet. Her college counselor Mr. Rose (Danny Glover) sees great promise in her educational future. As Kalani's siblings get caught in a myriad of hardships, Kalani teeters on the brink of ruin as she struggles to keep both her family and her dream intact. Strive reminds us that hard work, optimism, and perseverance, in the face of overwhelming adversity, is the essence of what it is to be American.
Coming-of-Age DramaUrban RealismFamily StrugglesSocial CommentaryPerseveranceInner-City LifeHopefulEmotional ResonanceClass and Poverty

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Where can I stream Strive legally?

Strive is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Strive worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Strive?

1 h 22 min

Strive runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Strive in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Strive?

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