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The Trouble with Bliss

2011·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13

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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Find your bliss. Then follow it.

35-year-old Morris Bliss is clamped in the jaws of New York City inertia: he wants to travel but has no money, he needs a job but has no prospects, he still shares an apartment with his widowed father, and the premature death of his mother has left him emotionally walled up. When he finds himself wrapped up in an awkward relationship with Stephanie, the 18-year-old daughter of a former classmate, Morris quickly discovers his static life unraveling and opening up in ways that are long overdue.
New York CityExistential CrisisComing-of-Age StoryUnconventional RomanceCharacter-Driven DramaEmotional StagnationQuirky RelationshipsSearching for PurposeMelancholy Tone

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Where can I stream The Trouble with Bliss legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Trouble with Bliss worth watching?

38
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Trouble with Bliss rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is The Trouble with Bliss?

1 h 37 min

The Trouble with Bliss runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Trouble with Bliss?

Critics36
Audiences38

Yes. Critics average 36 and audiences 38 out of 100, so both groups see The Trouble with Bliss much the same way.

What language is The Trouble with Bliss in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Trouble with Bliss?

3CAMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Trouble with Bliss in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.