Name: The Pebble and the Boy
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-08-27
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Cast: Patrick McNamee, Sacha Parkinson, Patsy Kensit, Christine Tremarco, Max Boast

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John Parker, a 19 year old from Manchester, embarks on a journey to Brighton, the spiritual home of the Mods, on an old Lambretta scooter left to him by his father.

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Directed by: Chris Green
Written by: Chris Green
Produced by: Michael Knowles, Jo Mifsud
Music by: Ian Livingstone

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August 27, 2021 · 1 h 41 min · Drama

Released: August 27, 2021
Runtime: 1 h 41 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 8 countries

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Where can I stream The Pebble and the Boy?

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Tubi TV

In the United States, The Pebble and the Boy streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Pebble and the Boy worth watching?

44

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 31%). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is The Pebble and the Boy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Pebble and the Boy plot-driven or character-driven?

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