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Braking for Whales

2019·Movie
1h 43min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes–55%

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A , comedy: but never childish.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Star and Brandon, estranged brother and sister, are brought together after their mother's recent death and her absurd final request to dispose of her ashes in the body of a whale. With no choice or face losing their much-needed inheritance - they embark on a road trip to Texas where they not only encounter adventure, but also encounter each other.
Quirky Road TripDysfunctional FamilyMelancholy Comedy-DramaSibling BondingComing-of-Age ThemesEccentric CharactersSentimental JourneyIndependent Film

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Directed by:
Sean McEwen
Written by:
Tammin Sursok, Sean McEwen
Produced by:
Tammin Sursok, John Papsidera, John Papsidera
Composed by:
Jason Soudah

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Braking for Whales?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVRevry

In the United States, Braking for Whales streams on Prime, Philo, Hoopla, and Revry, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, 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 23 other countries.

Is Braking for Whales worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.1).

Will Braking for Whales make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and cringe comedy (5 of 10).

Is Braking for Whales plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.