Starlet

2012·Movie
1h 43min·NR
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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Starlet fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

An unlikely friendship forms between 21 year-old Jane and the elderly Sadie after Jane discovers a hidden stash of money inside an object at Sadie's yard sale.
Unlikely FriendshipIntergenerational ConnectionSlow-Burn DramaCharacter-Driven NarrativePsychological DepthExploration of LonelinessContemporary CaliforniaSocial Commentary

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Starlet

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Where can I stream Starlet legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Starlet worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Starlet rated?

NRNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Starlet?

1 h 43 min

Starlet runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Starlet?

Critics89
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Starlet higher (89) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Starlet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Starlet?

9ATCADEESGBIEKRNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Starlet in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Starlet use?

Intergenerational FriendshipAmbiguous EndingYour Tom Cat Is PregnantDumb Is GoodOutliving One's OffspringProne to TearsDefrosting Ice QueenNot-So-Harmless VillainFake ShempDumb BlondeAlpha BitchReplacement Goldfishand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Starlet, including Intergenerational Friendship, Ambiguous Ending, Your Tom Cat Is Pregnant.

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