Ally & Obie

2016·Movie
1h 11min
24
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb2.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Ally & Obie fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion4
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Dialogue Quality5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition5
  • Cinematography4
  • Editing4

Who it's for

Family Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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You want dark or edgy material

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About

Who Says Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend?

Twelve-year-old Ally is trying to adjust to a new school and new friends with the help of her faithful companion, a talking dog named Obie. Ally's parents have saved for a summer trip to California, but they can go only if Ally does well in her class. Ally is relying on Obie to help her, but her plans are complicated when Obie goes missing.
Family-Friendly ComedyTalking Animal PremiseComing-of-Age StoryWholesome AdventureLight School DramaParental ExpectationsSimple Moral LessonsComfort Viewing

Crew

Directed by:
Alfred Robbins
Written by:
Paula Rittie, Alfred Robbins

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ally & Obie

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Where can I stream Ally & Obie legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

Ally & Obie is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ally & Obie worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24/100 (IMDb 2.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ally & Obie?

1 h 11 min

Ally & Obie runs 1 h 11 min.

What language is Ally & Obie in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Ally & Obie?

3CAGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ally & Obie in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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