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Melinda and Melinda

2004Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic546.0Rotten Tomatoes52%47%

A profoundly sad, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Life can be a comedy or a tragedy, it all depends on how you look at it.

While dining out with friends, Sy suggests the difficulty of separating comedy from tragedy. To illustrate his point, he tells his guests two parallel stories about Melinda ; both versions have the same basic elements, but one take on her state of affairs leans toward levity, while the other is full of anguish. Each story involves Melinda coping with a recent divorce through substance abuse while beginning a romantic relationship with a close friend's husband.

Feels like

  • Dark Comedy-Drama
  • Meta-Narrative
  • Character Study
  • Social Commentary
  • Woody Allen-esque
  • Neurotic Protagonist
  • Relationship Troubles
  • Substance Abuse

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Woody Allen
Written by
Woody Allen
Produced by
Letty Aronson
Music by
Robert Hein, Ryan Collison, Sylvia Menno

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Facts

December 22, 2004 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
December 22, 2004
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Blonde Republican Sex Kitten, No Ending, Sliding Scale of Silliness vs. Seriousness +4

  • Blonde Republican Sex Kitten
  • No Ending
  • Sliding Scale of Silliness vs. Seriousness
  • Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism
  • Homage
  • Please Dump Me
  • Quip to Black

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Melinda and Melinda?"

Questions about Melinda and Melinda

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Where can I stream Melinda and Melinda?

Hoopla

In the United States, Melinda and Melinda is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Melinda and Melinda worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 54).

Is Melinda and Melinda okay for kids?

PG-13Drug useStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for drug use and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Melinda and Melinda make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Melinda and Melinda good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.