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My Name is Nobody

2014·Movie
1h 55min
IMDb5.9

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Phillip Penzeda, born into poverty in Brooklyn, NY. He struggles with racial prejudice, true love and loss, and finding out what it takes to survive life from the streets of New York to the military at a very young age.
Gritty Urban DramaBiographical StruggleRacial PrejudiceComing-of-Age JourneyLove and LossMilitary ExperienceSurvival StorySocial RealismCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Phillip Penza
Written by:
Phillip Penza
Produced by:
Audrey Beth, Paul Dinh-McCrillis, Cindy Snider Rabenstine
Composed by:
Sean Fernald, Justin Moschcau

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream My Name is Nobody legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeCineverseAmazon MX Player

My Name is Nobody 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 JustWatch TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Name is Nobody worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Name is Nobody rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is My Name is Nobody?

1 h 55 min

My Name is Nobody runs 1 h 55 min.

Is My Name is Nobody based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is My Name is Nobody in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch My Name is Nobody?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Name is Nobody in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Name is Nobody use?

Affectionate ParodyArtistic License – HistoryAscended FanboyBig Bad WannabeBrick JokeCasual Danger DialogChekhov's GunChekhov's SkillThe TricksterIn the BackFastest Gun in the WestHat Damageand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for My Name is Nobody, including Affectionate Parody, Artistic License – History, Ascended Fanboy.