Good Time (2017)
A desperate brother races through the city's grimy underbelly, every choice pulling him deeper into a relentless, tragic night.
After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.
How intense is Good Time?
Good Time is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Good Time feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholysuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Good Time
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Good Time for you?
Is Good Time scary?
Only a little. Good Time has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Good Time gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Good Time sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Good Time OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Good Time?
Good Time runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Good Time?
Good Time is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home (free) and Plex.
Does Good Time have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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