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The Archies

2023Movie2 h 24 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Metacritic662.1Rotten Tomatoes63%80%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about growing up and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age
  • 1960s India
  • Musical
  • Nostalgic
  • Friendship
  • Romance
  • Pop Culture
  • Social Commentary
  • Riverdale
  • Wholesome

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Zoya Akhtar
Written by
Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Ayesha DeVitre
Produced by
Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Sharad Devarajan
Music by
Ehsaan Noorani, Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa

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Facts

December 7, 2023 · 2 h 24 min · PG-13

Released
December 7, 2023
Runtime
2 h 24 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India, United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

The '60s, Love Triangle, Villainous Gentrification +1

  • The '60s
  • Love Triangle
  • Villainous Gentrification
  • Adaptational Location Change

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Archies?"

Questions about The Archies

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Where can I stream The Archies?

Netflix

In the United States, The Archies streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Archies worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 4.2, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (65 out of 100) than audiences (48).

Is The Archies okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Archies make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Archies good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Archies in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.