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California Solo

2012Movie1 h 33 minNR

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Melancholy Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Redemption Story
  • Former Rock Star
  • Immigration Issues
  • Contemplative
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Introspective

Cast

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Directed by
Marshall Lewy
Written by
Marshall Lewy
Produced by
Mynette Louie

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Facts

November 30, 2012 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
November 30, 2012
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$15,328
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream California Solo?"

Questions about California Solo

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Where can I stream California Solo?

In the United States, California Solo streams on OVID and Strand Releasing, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is California Solo worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 62).

Is California Solo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.