Our Towns

2021·Movie
1h 37min
69
GoodGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension1

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Forging a future.

A documentary that paints a remarkable picture of America and how the rise of civic and economic reinvention is transforming small cities and towns across the country. Based on journalists James and Deborah Fallows' book Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America, the film spotlights local initiatives and explores how a sense of community and common language of change can help people and towns find a different path to the future.
Community FocusAmerican TownsCivic EngagementSocial ResilienceEconomic ReinventionInspirational DocumentaryHopeful OutlookGrassroots InitiativesUrban RenewalReal-World Solutions

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Where can I stream Our Towns legally?

Our Towns is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 Our Towns worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Our Towns?

1 h 37 min

Our Towns runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Our Towns based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Our Towns?

Critics82
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Our Towns higher (82) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Our Towns in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Our Towns?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Our Towns in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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