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Where can I stream Based on a True Story?
In the United States, Based on a True Story streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 74 other countries.
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Good for date night · friends night · teens
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True Crime is an obsession that never dies.
The lives of a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.
Dark Comedy DramaTrue Crime SatireEnsemble Cast MasterpieceSharp DialogueEmotional CatharsisQuirky Character StudyGrief and HealingMystery with HeartWes Anderson AestheticBittersweet Tone
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Is Based on a True Story worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 59).
Will Based on a True Story make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).
Is Based on a True Story plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Based on a True Story use?
Casting GagThe RevealDeadly EuphemismShout-OutAmbiguous SituationAttention WhoreShotgun WeddingBavarian Fire DrillDidn't Think This ThroughFreudian ExcuseCareer-Ending InjuryDeath by Cameoand 50 more
TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Casting Gag, The Reveal, and Deadly Euphemism.