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The Mattachine Family

2023Movie1 h 40 min

78
GreatGoodWatch score

A romantic, moving drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Celebrate your chosen family.

While Thomas and Oscar are very much in love, after their first foster child returns to his birth mother, they find that they have different ideas about what making a family actually means.

Feels like

  • Found Family Drama
  • Modern LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Parenthood & Loss
  • Heartfelt & Reflective
  • Contemporary Queer Life
  • Relationship Crossroads
  • Warm Dialogue
  • Bittersweet Intimacy

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Andy Vallentine
Written by
Danny Valentine
Music by
Kotomi

Everyone

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Facts

May 12, 2023 · 1 h 40 min · Strong Language

Released
May 12, 2023
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mattachine Family?"

Questions about The Mattachine Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mattachine Family?

In the United States, The Mattachine Family is free with ads on The Roku, 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 10 other countries.

Is The Mattachine Family worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is The Mattachine Family plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Mattachine Family good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.