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Polite Society

2023Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

Comedy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic756.5Rotten Tomatoes91%78%

A hopeful, fast-paced comedy movie about family and growing up.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Not for tears, romance or scares.

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Story

Big trouble. Little sister.

Martial artist-in-training Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.

Feels like

  • Martial Arts Comedy
  • Sisterhood Theme
  • Wedding Heist
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Action-Comedy
  • British Asian Cinema
  • High School Antics
  • Quirky Humor
  • Empowering Story
  • Female Protagonist

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Nida Manzoor
Written by
Nida Manzoor
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Olivier Kaempfer
Music by
Tom Howe, Shez Manzoor

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 27, 2023 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
April 27, 2023
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

Professor Guinea Pig, "Shut Up!" Gunshot, Tomboy with a Girly Streak +9

  • Professor Guinea Pig
  • "Shut Up!" Gunshot
  • Tomboy with a Girly Streak
  • Secret Handshake
  • Sweet Polly Oliver
  • Evil Is Hammy
  • Big Sister Instinct
  • As Herself
  • My Beloved Smother
  • Love Potion
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Shout-Out

12 of 103 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Polite Society?"

Questions about Polite Society

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Polite Society?

PeacockPhiloYouTube TVStarzPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Polite Society streams on Peacock, Philo, YouTube TV, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 84 other countries.

Is Polite Society worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Polite Society okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

Will Polite Society make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Polite Society?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Polite Society use?

Professor Guinea Pig"Shut Up!" GunshotTomboy with a Girly StreakSecret HandshakeSweet Polly OliverEvil Is HammyBig Sister InstinctAs HerselfMy Beloved SmotherLove PotionPrecision F-StrikeShout-Outand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 tropes for it, including Professor Guinea Pig, "Shut Up!" Gunshot, and Tomboy with a Girly Streak.