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Sidewalk Stories

1989·Movie
1h 42min
63
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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A New York City street artist rescues a baby girl after her father is murdered. He then sets off to find the mother, but has to first learn how to care for the child. Ultimately he ends up in a horse drawn chase for the murderers.
Silent Film HomageNYC Street LifeSocial RealismFound FamilyCrime DramaPathos and SentimentUrban GritRedemption Story

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Sidewalk Stories legally?

Sidewalk Stories is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Sidewalk Stories worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sidewalk Stories rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Sidewalk Stories?

1 h 42 min

Sidewalk Stories runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sidewalk Stories?

Critics73
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Sidewalk Stories much the same way.

What language is Sidewalk Stories in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sidewalk Stories?

6BECACHFRLUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sidewalk Stories in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sidewalk Stories use?

The BullyStreet PerformerAside GlanceFace on a Milk CartonSuddenly SpeakingImagine SpotWould Hit a GirlNameless NarrativeSilence Is GoldenJump CutThe Big Rotten AppleBittersweet Endingand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Sidewalk Stories, including The Bully, Street Performer, Aside Glance.