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Waiting for Bojangles

2021·Movie
2h 4min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes58%77%
IMDb6.4Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes58%77%

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Family, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

A boy and his eccentric parents leave their home in Paris for a country house in Spain. As the mother descends deeper into her own mind, it's up to the boy and his father to keep her safe and happy.
Melancholic Family DramaEccentric CharactersMagical RealismMental IllnessNostalgic AtmosphereBittersweetVisually EvocativeTragic Love StoryComing-of-AgeFrench Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Régis Roinsard
Written by:
Romain Compingt, Régis Roinsard, Olivier Bourdeaut
Produced by:
Olivier Delbosc, Bastien Sirodot, Cédric Iland
Composed by:
Cyril Holtz, Clare Manchon, Olivier Manchon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Waiting for Bojangles legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Waiting for Bojangles is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, 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 Waiting for Bojangles worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Waiting for Bojangles rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Waiting for Bojangles?

2 h 4 min

Waiting for Bojangles runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Waiting for Bojangles?

Critics54
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Waiting for Bojangles higher (71) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Waiting for Bojangles in?

FrenchEnglishSpanish

It was made in French, with some English, Spanish. Produced in Belgium, France.

In how many countries can I watch Waiting for Bojangles?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Waiting for Bojangles in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.