Unexpected

2022·Movie
1h 46min·NR
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Unexpected fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Life happens...

Music critic Bob is out of a job, addicted to Zoloft, and trying to wrangle the menagerie of animals that his wife Linda has accumulated. Will adopting a baby cure their existential angst? Or should they just rescue another duck?
Mid-Life CrisisAdoptionExistential AngstFamily DynamicsSocial CommentaryContemporary RealismDark ComedyQuirky

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Unexpected

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Where can I stream Unexpected legally?

Unexpected 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 Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 Unexpected worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 4.4 and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Unexpected rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Unexpected?

1 h 46 min

Unexpected runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Unexpected?

Critics65
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Unexpected higher (65) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Unexpected in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Unexpected?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Unexpected in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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