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The Wrecking Crew

2008·Movie
1h 41min·PG
IMDb7.7Metacritic677.5Rotten Tomatoes94%84%

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The Wrecking Crew fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, show business, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

There was one band behind them all...

A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.
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Crew

Directed by:
Denny Tedesco
Composed by:
Julie Glaze Houlihan, Micki Stern, Suzanne Coffman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Wrecking Crew

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wrecking Crew legally?

NetflixPrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlex

The Wrecking Crew is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wrecking Crew worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wrecking Crew rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Wrecking Crew?

1 h 41 min

The Wrecking Crew runs 1 h 41 min.

Is The Wrecking Crew based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wrecking Crew?

Critics81
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see The Wrecking Crew much the same way.

What language is The Wrecking Crew in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wrecking Crew?

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

What tropes does The Wrecking Crew use?

Not Even Bothering with the AccentPillow PistolEvil BritDark MistressLeitmotifDouble EntendreDragon LadyShave and a HaircutRedheads Are UncoolTap on the HeadBloodless CarnageCaptain Obviousand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for The Wrecking Crew, including Not Even Bothering with the Accent, Pillow Pistol, Evil Brit.