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LUV

2013·Movie
1h 34min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Follow your hero. Or become your own man.

Over the course of one day, a shy 13-year-old forms a bond with his troubled uncle.
Urban Crime DramaTroubled YouthComing-of-AgeComplex Family DynamicsMoral DilemmasStreet LifeRedemptionBrotherhood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about LUV

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream LUV legally?

LUV is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, ALLBLK, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, 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 LUV worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is LUV rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, drug use, and strong language.

How long is LUV?

1 h 34 min

LUV runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on LUV?

Critics52
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate LUV higher (60) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is LUV in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch LUV?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for LUV in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does LUV use?

Heroic BSoDDespair Event HorizonThe GhostHilariously Abusive ChildhoodIn-Series NicknameBroken PedestalBlind Without 'EmAlliterative NameLarge HamManchildBlack ComedyMen Don't Cryand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for LUV, including Heroic BSoD, Despair Event Horizon, The Ghost.