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Belfast

2021·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
76
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A , drama: , but bittersweet.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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No matter how far you go, you never forget where you came from.

Buddy is a young boy on the cusp of adolescence, whose life is filled with familial love, childhood hijinks, and a blossoming romance. Yet, with his beloved hometown caught up in increasing turmoil, his family faces a momentous choice: hope the conflict will pass or leave everything they know behind for a new life.
Childhood MemoirHistorical Family DramaNostalgic & PoignantBlack and White CinemaComing-of-Age StoryThe Troubles EraResilience & LoveEmotional FarewellMusic-Driven

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Is Belfast worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Belfast okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Belfast plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Belfast a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$49 million

Yes: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $49 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Belfast use?

Would Hurt a ChildKnight of CerebusPapa WolfOscar BaitI Want My Beloved to Be HappyCool Old LadyParents as PeopleBrick JokeWorking-Class HeroDeliberately MonochromeCool Old GuyArc Numberand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Would Hurt a Child, Knight of Cerebus, and Papa Wolf.