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Licorice Pizza

2021Movie2 h 13 minR

ComedyDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic906.9Rotten Tomatoes90%61%

A nostalgic, deeply romantic drama movie about growing up and history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Coming-of-Age
  • 1970s San Fernando Valley
  • Odd-Couple Romance
  • Analog Warmth
  • Improvisational Charm
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Dreamy & Meandering
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Bittersweet Youth

Cast

24 of 66

Crew

Directed by
Paul Thomas Anderson
Written by
Paul Thomas Anderson
Produced by
Paul Thomas Anderson, Adam Somner, Sara Murphy
Music by
Jonny Greenwood

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 26, 2021 · 2 h 13 min · R

Released
November 26, 2021
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese, Spanish
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$33 million
Available in
115 countries

Tropes

Sizable Semitic Nose, Bait-and-Switch Accusation, Answer Cut +9

  • Sizable Semitic Nose
  • Bait-and-Switch Accusation
  • Answer Cut
  • Love at First Sight
  • Multiple-Choice Past
  • Sex Sells
  • Smoking Is Cool
  • Gayngst
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Overly Long Gag
  • Buffy Speak
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Licorice Pizza?"

Questions about Licorice Pizza

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Licorice Pizza?

PrimeThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Licorice Pizza streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Licorice Pizza worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Licorice Pizza good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Licorice Pizza make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Was Licorice Pizza a box office flop?

Budget$40 million
Box office$33 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $33 million worldwide, 83% of its budget.

What tropes does Licorice Pizza use?

Sizable Semitic NoseBait-and-Switch AccusationAnswer CutLove at First SightMultiple-Choice PastSex SellsSmoking Is CoolGayngstDeliberate Values DissonanceOverly Long GagBuffy SpeakNo Celebrities Were Harmedand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Sizable Semitic Nose, Bait-and-Switch Accusation, and Answer Cut.