Rebellious deejays broadcast music and mayhem from the high seas, creating whimsical, feel-good, and nostalgic comedy.
Dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Max and YouTube (free).
Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and no real violence.
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When a group of rebellious deejays decides to defy the ban on government-censored music, they take to the seas to broadcast music and mayhem to millions of adoring fans.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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