Long Shot (2019)
A witty, wholesome romance blossoms between a journalist and a presidential hopeful, challenging expectations.
Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.
How intense is Long Shot?
Long Shot has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated R.
What Long Shot feels like
- Tone
- romanticfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream Long Shot
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Long Shot for you?
Is Long Shot scary?
No. Long Shot is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Long Shot gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Long Shot sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Long Shot OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Long Shot?
Long Shot runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream Long Shot?
Long Shot is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Long Shot have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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