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Lola

2024Movie1 h 23 min

Drama
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Metacritic–3.3Rotten Tomatoes–56%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Story

19-year-old Lola James is trying to work to save enough money to get her beloved little brother, Arlo, out of their toxic home. Until one tragic night, when her whole world gets uprooted. From that moment on, nothing will ever be the same.

Feels like

  • Tragic Loss
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Substance Abuse
  • Sibling Bonds
  • Gritty Realism
  • Emotional Drama
  • Redemption Quest
  • Struggle for Survival

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Nicola Peltz Beckham
Written by
Nicola Peltz Beckham
Produced by
Will McCance
Music by
Quincy Jones, Mervyn Warren

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Facts

February 9, 2024 · 1 h 23 min · Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 9, 2024
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Content
Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

History Repeats, One Degree of Separation, "I Am" Song +9

  • History Repeats
  • One Degree of Separation
  • "I Am" Song
  • All Love Is Unrequited
  • The 'Verse
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Shout-Out
  • Childhood Friend Romance
  • The Runaway
  • Of Corsets Sexy
  • "All Grown Up" Remark

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Lola?"

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Where can I stream Lola?

Netflix

In the United States, Lola streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Lola worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 3.8).

Is Lola plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Lola good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.