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Gossamer Folds

2020·Movie
1h 36min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Unexpected friendships

Gossamer Folds is a story about finding family and acceptance where you least expect it. Set in 1986, ten-year-old Tate is uprooted and unwillingly moved to the suburbs of Kansas City. As his parents’ marriage unravels, Tate finds solace in the unlikely friendships of his next-door neighbors: a retired college professor and his transgender daughter, Gossamer.
Coming-of-AgeTransgender Story1980sFamily DynamicsSocial IssuesFriendshipAcceptanceLGBTQ+

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Directed by:
Lisa Donato
Written by:
Bridget Flanery
Produced by:
Yeardley Smith, Adam Carl, Jonathan Rosenthal
Composed by:
Aaron Zigman

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Gossamer Folds?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlex

In the United States, Gossamer Folds streams on Prime, Philo, and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, 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 2 other countries.

Is Gossamer Folds worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Gossamer Folds okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Gossamer Folds good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Gossamer Folds plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.