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The Fabelmans

2022·Movie
2h 31min·PG-13
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic857.4Rotten Tomatoes92%78%

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.
Semi-Autobiographical DramaCinematic Meta-NarrativeComplex Family DynamicsComing-of-Age StoryNostalgic Period PieceEmotional CatharsisMasterful DirectionPower of CinemaIntimate Character Study

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Directed by:
Steven Spielberg
Written by:
Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner
Produced by:
Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner, Kristie Macosko Krieger
Composed by:
John Williams

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Where can I stream The Fabelmans?

PeacockFandango at Home FreePeacock Premium+

In the United States, The Fabelmans streams on Peacock, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 83 other countries.

Is The Fabelmans worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is The Fabelmans okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

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

Is The Fabelmans plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Fabelmans use?

Honorary UncleLogo JokeThe '50sMythology GagCentral ThemeCursed with AwesomeJerk with a Heart of GoldMore Experienced Chases the InnocentDouble EntendreForeshadowingCool UncleAll of the Other Reindeerand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 tropes for it, including Honorary Uncle, Logo Joke, and The '50s.