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The Guilt Trip

2012Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

Comedy
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic506.3Rotten Tomatoes35%39%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Get ready for one mother of a road trip.

An inventor and his mom hit the road together so he can sell his latest invention.

Feels like

  • Road Trip
  • Mother-Son Bonding
  • Situational Humor
  • Heartwarming
  • Family Comedy
  • Character-Driven
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Quirky Characters
  • Pop-Culture References

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Anne Fletcher
Written by
Dan Fogelman
Produced by
Evan Goldberg, Lorne Michaels, John Goldwyn
Music by
Christophe Beck

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Facts

December 19, 2012 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
December 19, 2012
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$42 million
Available in
97 countries

Tropes

All for Nothing, Road Trip Plot, Bittersweet Ending +2

  • All for Nothing
  • Road Trip Plot
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Dead All Along
  • Signs of Disrepair

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Guilt Trip?"

Questions about The Guilt Trip

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Where can I stream The Guilt Trip?

fuboTVKanopyHoopla

In the United States, The Guilt Trip streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is The Guilt Trip worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is The Guilt Trip okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Guilt Trip make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Guilt Trip?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.