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Polite Society

2023·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
75
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High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Family, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Martial Arts ComedySisterhood ThemeWedding HeistComing-of-AgeAction-ComedyBritish Asian CinemaHigh School AnticsQuirky HumorEmpowering StoryFemale Protagonist

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Polite Society

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Where can I stream Polite Society legally?

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

Is Polite Society worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Polite Society rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Polite Society?

1 h 44 min

Polite Society runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Polite Society?

Critics83
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Polite Society higher (83) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Polite Society in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Polite Society?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Polite Society in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Polite Society, including Professor Guinea Pig, "Shut Up!" Gunshot, Tomboy with a Girly Streak.