Brad's Status

Brad's Status

Directed by Mike White

Produced by Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Plan B Entertainment

2017101 min6.3 / 10

A wry, introspective midlife-crisis comedy that uses jealousy and regret to explore whether success is measured by external markers or internal satisfaction.

Although Brad has a satisfying career, a sweet wife and a comfortable life in suburban Sacramento, things aren't quite what he imagined during his college glory days. When he accompanies his musical prodigy son on a university tour, he can't help comparing his life with those of his four best college friends who seemingly have more wealthy and glamorous lives. But when circumstances force him to reconnect with his former friends, Brad begins to question whether he has really failed or if their lives are actually more flawed than they appear.

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  • Is Brad's Status violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Brad's Status sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Brad's Status scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Brad's Status easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Brad's Status end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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