Starbuck

2011Movie1 h 43 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

David Wozniak is a perpetual adolescent who discovers that, as a sperm donor, he has fathered 533 children. He is advised that more than 100 of his offspring are trying to force the fertility clinic to reveal the true identity of "Starbuck," the pseudonym he used when donating his sperm. To make matters worse, his girlfriend Valérie is pregnant with his child, but doesn't feel that he is mature enough to be a father.

Feels like

  • Sperm Donor Comedy
  • Unexpected Fatherhood
  • Family Dramedy
  • Coming-of-Middle-Age
  • Quirky Characters
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Canadian Cinema
  • Second Chances

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Directed by
Ken Scott

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Facts

July 27, 2011 · 1 h 43 min · Strong Language

Released
July 27, 2011
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Canada
Available in
26 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Starbuck?"

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Where can I stream Starbuck?

In the United States, Starbuck streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Starbuck worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is Starbuck okay for kids?

Strong language

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

Will Starbuck make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Starbuck good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Starbuck in English?

FrenchSpanish

No, it was made in French, with some Spanish.