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California Solo

2012·Movie
1h 33min·NR

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California Solo fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Lachlan MacAldonich is a self-described “lazy Scotsman” and former guitar player for a once-popular 1990s rock band. No longer famous, he now lives a comfortably numb existence working on an organic farm outside Los Angeles. He drinks himself into a stupor every night and retires to his shabby apartment to record his podcast, recounting the tragic deaths of great musicians. After a particularly heavy night of drowning his sorrows at a local watering hole, he is arrested for driving under the influence. This snag, coupled with a long-ago conviction for a drug offense, means Lachlan faces possible deportation. His only hope of remaining stateside is proving that his absence would cause extreme hardship for a spouse or relative – forcing him to confront relationships he thought were buried forever.
Melancholy DramaCharacter-DrivenRedemption StoryFormer Rock StarImmigration IssuesContemplativeContemporary RealismIntrospective

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Questions about California Solo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream California Solo legally?

California Solo is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is California Solo worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is California Solo rated?

NRDrug useStrong language

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

How long is California Solo?

1 h 33 min

California Solo runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on California Solo?

Critics65
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see California Solo much the same way.

What language is California Solo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch California Solo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for California Solo in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.