Licorice Pizza (2021)
First love blossoms in 1970s San Fernando Valley, a whimsical and bittersweet journey of youthful hearts.
The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.
How intense is Licorice Pizza?
Licorice Pizza has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated R.
What Licorice Pizza feels like
- Tone
- nostalgicwhimsicalheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightComfort watch
Where to stream Licorice Pizza
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Licorice Pizza scary?
No. Licorice Pizza is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Licorice Pizza gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Licorice Pizza sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Licorice Pizza OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Licorice Pizza?
Licorice Pizza runs 2h 13m.
Where can I stream Licorice Pizza?
Licorice Pizza is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Licorice Pizza have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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