Miguel Wants To Fight

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Miguel Wants To Fight

PG

Released Aug 16, 2023

1h 15m

Comedy

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In a neighborhood where fighting is stitched into the fabric of everyday life, Miguel has never found himself in one. However, when a combination of events turn his life upside down, Miguel and his friends enter into a series of misadventures.

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Concepción de León

New York Times

An endearing and offbeat take on the teenage coming-of-age film.

Aug 16, 2023

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Lovia Gyarkye

The Hollywood Reporter

Funny and sincere.

Aug 16, 2023

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Dominic Griffin

The Baltimore Beat

The film’s movie-referencing, self-aware sheen betrays a heartfelt core that makes it an instant classic about the travails of youth.

Rated: 7.5/10

Sep 6, 2023

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

We care about and root for these teens, as they do for each other. Their diverse backgrounds offer fodder in the script, from writers Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion, for some cleverly funny heckling among local teens.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 31, 2023

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Likeable but a little unsettling...its pizzazz and engaging young leads can’t entirely conceal that the movie conveys some mixed messages it never manages to sort out.

Rated: C+

Aug 31, 2023

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

Frequently entertaining thanks to the efforts of the teenage cast to act like teenagers, complete with banter and silly antics.

Rated: 6/10

Aug 23, 2023

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Nadine E

Pure genius! Never seen anything like it! A must see of the decade!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Zyleth B

This is bloody funny!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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Me A

This is like an edgy after-school special and so refreshing! Such a nice break from movies that constantly sexualize teens...it's not earth-breaking territory, not cerebral academia, and there is no huge underlying theme. It's just about a quirky group of teens doing silly teenage things while one teen struggles with impending change. As an adult, I absolutely enjoyed it. Definitely something to watch on a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/28/23

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Sophia D

My kids (14 and 12) keep watching this over and over again. Really great performances and great directing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/07/23

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Audience Member

Great teenage action, funny, creative movie!! Loved it and very heartfelt friendship story. Definitely a good watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/23/23

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Elizabeth O

Miguel Wants to Fight is a fresh and funny spin on the kung fu dork coming-of-age trope. The leads are perfectly cast, and have great chemistry. Every joke lands. Overall, a feel-good film that makes you appreciate your loved ones and all the weird ways humans deal with big life changes. Will definitely watch again with friends.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/23

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Synopsis

In a neighborhood where fighting is stitched into the fabric of everyday life, Miguel has never found himself in one. However, when a combination of events turn his life upside down, Miguel and his friends enter into a series of misadventures.

Director: Oz Rodriguez
Producer: Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, Molle DeBartolo, Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Oz Rodriguez
Screenwriter: Shea Serrano, Jason Concepcion
Distributor: Hulu
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 16, 2023, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2023
Runtime: 1h 15m

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