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Downtown Owl

2023·Movie
1h 28min·R
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, history, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

In 1983 Owl, North Dakota, the lives of three residents – elderly Horace, who spends his afternoons reminiscing in the local coffee shop; teenage Mitch, depressed backup quarterback star player-power-horse; and newly appointed high school English teacher Julia – along with those of the town's other residents, are upended by a historic whiteout blizzard.
Small-Town EnsembleQuirky CharactersNostalgic 1980s SettingDark Comedy-DramaCharacter-DrivenSocial CommentaryCharming & MelancholyComing-of-Age ThemesDialogue-Heavy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Downtown Owl legally?

Downtown Owl is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Downtown Owl worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Downtown Owl rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Downtown Owl?

1 h 28 min

Downtown Owl runs 1 h 28 min.

Is Downtown Owl based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Downtown Owl?

Critics48
Audiences49

Yes. Critics average 48 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see Downtown Owl much the same way.

What language is Downtown Owl in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Downtown Owl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Downtown Owl in 107 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.