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If The Wonder Years was a meal, it'd be unsalted rice with extra ego.
“The devil tomato approves... reluctantly.”
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1988 · Comedy / Drama / Family
The Wonder Years
BURN INDEX · PLATFORM AVG
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Masterfully crafted. Un-roastable.
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.
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RELEASE DATE
1988
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GENRE
Comedy / Drama / Family
PLOT SUMMARY
The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.
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@POPCORN_CRITIC2026-01-08 12:00 UTC
Watched The Wonder Years so you don't have to. You're welcome.
@CREDITS_FLEE2026-01-19 02:00 UTC
Cried during The Wonder Years. Mostly at the ticket price.
@RATIO_RAT2026-01-24 03:00 UTC
The Wonder Years is 90 minutes of merch-tie-in with a story bolted on as a legal afterthought.
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Why is The Wonder Years rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
The Wonder Years (1988) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 17/100. The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and f…
What streaming era or audience vibe does The Wonder Years fit best?+
The Wonder Years works best as a classic vault title for re-roast nights for comedy fans. With a Burn Index of 17/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is The Wonder Years worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
The Wonder Years scores 17/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/flicks · u/ContinuityKaren🔥 0.7k points
Why does no one talk about how mid the writing in The Wonder Years actually is?
Look, I wanted to love The Wonder Years. The trailer had me hyped. But sitting through the second hour felt like a homework assignment. The dialogue is exposition stacked on exposition and the score keeps telling me how to feel.
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r/boxoffice · u/BoomMicBoomer🔥 3.4k points
[Spoilers] Can we discuss that absolutely baffling ending in The Wonder Years?
Everyone praising the The Wonder Years performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
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r/movies · u/ContinuityKaren🔥 1.9k points
The cinematography in The Wonder Years is doing all the heavy lifting and it shows
Just got out of The Wonder Years and I'm convinced critics are being paid in residuals. Two genuinely good scenes do not make a film. Convince me otherwise.
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r/TrueFilm · u/ScriptDoctor99🔥 1.5k points
[Serious Discussion] Is anyone else completely checked out by the pacing in The Wonder Years?
Rewatched The Wonder Years last night and noticed even more plot holes than the first time. The motivations don't track at all once you stop and think about act two.
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