Be Kind Rewind (2008)
Two earnest friends remake classic movies with absurdist charm, creating heartwarming, whimsical, and surreal new versions.
A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.
How intense is Be Kind Rewind?
Be Kind Rewind has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs absurdist and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Be Kind Rewind feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingearnestsurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- absurdist, wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watchLate night
Where to stream Be Kind Rewind
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Is Be Kind Rewind for you?
Is Be Kind Rewind scary?
No. Be Kind Rewind is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Be Kind Rewind gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Be Kind Rewind sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Be Kind Rewind OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Be Kind Rewind?
Be Kind Rewind runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Be Kind Rewind?
Be Kind Rewind is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Be Kind Rewind have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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