Try Harder!

2021·Movie
1h 25min
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Try Harder! fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Lowell High School: Where your best hasn't been good enough since 1856.

In a universe where cool kids are nerds, the orchestra is world class and being Asian American is the norm, seniors at Lowell High School compete for the top prize: admission to the college of their dreams.
High School DocumentaryAsian-American ExperienceCollege AdmissionsAcademic PressureComing-of-AgeEducationalSocial CommentaryElite Education

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Try Harder! legally?

Try Harder! is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. 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 Try Harder! worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Try Harder!?

1 h 25 min

Try Harder! runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Try Harder!?

Critics97
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Try Harder! higher (97) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Try Harder! in?

EnglishChinese

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

In how many countries can I watch Try Harder!?

3CAGBUS

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

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