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Red Band Society

2014·Show
13Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
67
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Band together.

Children and teenagers become friends in a hospital where they are all patients. Together they try to escape the sad reality to create their own world with their own codes , while the nursing staff do their best to bring them a little happiness everyday. Charlie , in a coma for several months, attending meanwhile helplessly bustle around him. He sees nothing , but he hears everything ...
Teen Hospital DramaComing-of-AgeFound FamilyEmotional JourneyMedical ChallengesFriendship BondsLife & MortalityHopeful & MelancholyResilient Youth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Red Band Society

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Where can I stream Red Band Society legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Red Band Society worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Band Society rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Red Band Society have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red Band Society?

Critics59
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate Red Band Society higher (79) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Red Band Society air?

It ran from 2014 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Red Band Society in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Red Band Society?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red Band Society in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Red Band Society use?

Ignored EpiphanyShipper on DeckHow We Got HereMissing MomJerkass Has a PointAmicable ExesOracular UrchinAmbiguously BiCool Old GuyNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Blonde, Brunette, RedheadI'm Standing Right Hereand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Red Band Society, including Ignored Epiphany, Shipper on Deck, How We Got Here.