
The Beach Bum
You gotta go low to get high.
Directed by Harmony Korine
Produced by Riverstone Pictures, Vice Studios
A colorful, irreverent comedy about a free-spirited stoner navigating Florida's beach culture with chaotic charm and surprising warmth beneath the hedonism.
An irreverent comedy about the misadventures of Moondog, a rebellious stoner and lovable rogue who lives large.
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Questions people ask
Is The Beach Bum scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Beach Bum easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is The Beach Bum violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.
Is The Beach Bum sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Does The Beach Bum end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Beach Bum, and what each one shares →
Like The Beach Bum
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Beach Bum
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Beach Bum, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Beach Bum, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Beach Bum, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































