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Long Story Short

2021·Movie
1h 30min·R

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Love... blink and you'll miss it.

Teddy wakes up the morning after his wedding to discover that he's jumped forward a year in his life to his first anniversary. Trapped in an endless cycle of time jumps, transported another year ahead every few minutes, he is faced with a race against time as his life crumbles around him.
Romantic ComedyTime LoopFamily-OrientedFeel-GoodLight-HeartedSituational HumorCharacter-DrivenEscapist

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Questions about Long Story Short

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Long Story Short legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Long Story Short worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Long Story Short rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Long Story Short?

1 h 30 min

Long Story Short runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Long Story Short?

Critics50
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Long Story Short higher (60) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Long Story Short in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, France.

In how many countries can I watch Long Story Short?

29ATAUBEBYCACHCZDEDKESFIGBHKIE+15

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Long Story Short in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Long Story Short use?

Black Bead EyesPatchwork KidsFirst-Episode TwistComing-Out StoryAll Lesbians Want KidsJewish MotherInk-Suit ActorSliding Scale of Idealism vs. CynicismAdvertising by AssociationTurn to ReligionDramatic IronyHeel–Faith Turnand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for Long Story Short, including Black Bead Eyes, Patchwork Kids, First-Episode Twist.