Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- sardonic
- nostalgic
- mystery movie night
- nostalgic tv marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an entertaining, sharply written character-driven thriller, with Kristen Bell's performance and solid ensemble work overcoming its strongest appeal to established series fans.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Veronica returns to Neptune for a high school reunion and struggles to leave after becoming involved in Logan's case.
The murder investigation exposes the seedy underbelly of Neptune, California, beneath its familiar high school and reunion culture.
Veronica is pursuing a legal career in New York while being drawn back into her former life as a private investigator.
The film reunites Veronica, Logan, Keith, Wallace, Mac, and Piz, continuing the world and relationships of the television series.
Films like Veronica Mars, and why
Brick
Shares a witty character-driven mystery, a returning outsider, small-town secrets, and a blend of crime drama with comedy.
Nancy Drew
Shares a female investigator protagonist, noir-inflected mystery plotting, sardonic humor, and a heightened suburban setting.
The Kid Detective
Shares a reunion with a troubled past, personal loyalty complicating a murder investigation, and a character-driven crime tone.
Movie Details
- Director
- Rob Thomas
- Release Date
- 2014-03-13
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1187)
Cast
- Kristen Bell
- Jason Dohring
- Enrico Colantoni
- Chris Lowell
- Percy Daggs III
- Tina Majorino
- Krysten Ritter
- Martin Starr
- Gaby Hoffmann
- Andrea Estella
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Veronica Mars about?
- A sharp-witted former teen detective returns to Neptune to clear her ex-boyfriend of murder, only to find her old life harder to escape than expected.
- What is Veronica Mars like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Veronica Mars as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Veronica Mars violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Veronica Mars as mild.
- What did critics think of Veronica Mars?
- Critics generally found the film an entertaining, sharply written character-driven thriller, with Kristen Bell's performance and solid ensemble work overcoming its strongest appeal to established series fans.
- Which films are like Veronica Mars?
- Films with a similar feel include Brick, Nancy Drew, and The Kid Detective.
- How long is Veronica Mars?
- Veronica Mars runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Veronica Mars?
- In United States, Veronica Mars streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
