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The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom

2011·Movie
1h 35min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Elizabeth Alison Gray is just your average suburban 11-year old waiting for adolescence to arrive when she finds out her whole life has been a lie. With only her imagination to guide her, she runs away to find the truth.
Coming-of-Age DramaFamily SecretsEmotional JourneySmall-Town SettingIdentity DiscoveryQuirky Characters1970s NostalgiaMother-Daughter RelationshipBittersweet

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom legally?

The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom?

1 h 35 min

The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom?

Critics40
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom higher (49) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.