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Downtown Owl

2023Movie1 h 28 minR

ComedyDrama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic484.8Rotten Tomatoes47%–

A nostalgic, melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Small-Town Ensemble
  • Quirky Characters
  • Nostalgic 1980s Setting
  • Dark Comedy-Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary
  • Charming & Melancholy
  • Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Dialogue-Heavy

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe
Written by
Hamish Linklater, Chuck Klosterman
Produced by
Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe, Laura Rister
Music by
T Bone Burnett, Patrick Warren, Zachary Dawes

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Facts

June 8, 2023 · 1 h 28 min · R

Released
June 8, 2023
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
107 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Downtown Owl?"

Questions about Downtown Owl

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Where can I stream Downtown Owl?

Netflix

In the United States, Downtown Owl streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is Downtown Owl worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 48).

Is Downtown Owl okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Downtown Owl make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Downtown Owl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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