Nobody's Fool (1994)
A rascally old man juggles small-town drama, family, and a cozy, witty quest for belonging.
A rascally nearing-retirement man juggles a workers' compensation suit while secretly working for his nemesis and flirting with his nemesis' young wife. As his estranged son returns, he faces new family responsibilities, while a banker plots to evict him from his home.
How intense is Nobody's Fool?
Nobody's Fool has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated R.
What Nobody's Fool feels like
- Tone
- cozyheartwarmingfeel goodintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily night
Where to stream Nobody's Fool
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Is Nobody's Fool for you?
Is Nobody's Fool scary?
No. Nobody's Fool is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Nobody's Fool gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Nobody's Fool sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Nobody's Fool 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 Nobody's Fool?
Nobody's Fool runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream Nobody's Fool?
Nobody's Fool is streaming on MGM+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Nobody's Fool have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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