Filly Brown

2013·Movie
1h 40min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Filly Brown fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

This is my life.

“Majo” Tonorio, a.k.a. Filly Brown, is a raw, young Los Angeles hip-hop artist who spits from the heart. When a sleazy record producer offers her a crack at rap stardom, Majo faces some daunting choices. With an incarcerated mother, a record contract could be the ticket out for her struggling family. But taking the deal means selling out her talent and the true friends who helped her to the cusp of success.
Music DramaComing-of-AgeHip-Hop CultureFamily StrugglesMoral DilemmasAuthentic PerformancesUrban RealismSoundtrack-DrivenAspirational Tale

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Filly Brown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Filly Brown legally?

Filly Brown is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Filly Brown worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Filly Brown rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Filly Brown?

1 h 40 min

Filly Brown runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Filly Brown?

Critics53
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Filly Brown higher (68) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Filly Brown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Filly Brown?

8AUCAGBHRNLNZUSDE

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Filly Brown in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Filly Brown use?

Stage NamesSpicy LatinaLower-Class LoutWrong Side of the TracksMissing MomReality SubtextLiving Is More than Surviving

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Filly Brown, including Stage Names, Spicy Latina, Lower-Class Lout.

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