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What the Constitution Means to Me

2020Movie1 h 40 min

ComedyDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic878.2Rotten Tomatoes97%79%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic878.2Rotten Tomatoes97%79%

Summary

Fifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human show, Heidi resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Crew

Directed by
Marielle Heller
Written by
Heidi Schreck
Produced by
Kyle Laursen, Marielle Heller, Robin Schwartz

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Facts

October 16, 2020 · 1 h 40 min · Strong Language

Released
October 16, 2020
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is What the Constitution Means to Me worth watching?"

Questions about What the Constitution Means to Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is What the Constitution Means to Me worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is What the Constitution Means to Me okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will What the Constitution Means to Me make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching What the Constitution Means to Me?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.