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Blueback

2022·Movie
1h 42min
65
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

He's their best kept secret.

Based on the best-selling novel by Tim Winton, Blueback is a timely tale about the ocean, a beautiful marine creature, and a young girl’s power to change the world.
EnvironmentalismMarine ConservationComing-of-Age StoryFamily DramaIntergenerational ConnectionOcean LifeBased on NovelAustralian Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Blueback legally?

Blueback is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blueback worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Blueback?

1 h 42 min

Blueback runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blueback?

Critics65
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Blueback much the same way.

What language is Blueback in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Blueback?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blueback in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.