St. Vincent
A broke, hard-living veteran becomes an unlikely mentor and surrogate companion to the lonely boy next door.
Overview
An unlikely friendship blossoms between a grumpy veteran and a young boy in need of guidance.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- sardonic
- warm
- lazy sunday
- feel good movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Bill Murray's comic performance and the cast's warmth while noting that the film sometimes drifts into overt sentimentality.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Vincent and Oliver begin with a paid babysitting arrangement but come to meet each other's emotional needs.
Vincent's hedonistic habits and self-serving choices coexist with increasingly protective behavior toward Oliver.
Vincent mentors Oliver in street survival and worldly experience rather than offering conventional parental instruction.
The friendship develops through everyday encounters among neighboring homes and local routines rather than spectacle.
Films like St. Vincent, and why
About a Boy
shared gruff mentor, child friendship, comedic drama, and unexpected emotional warmth
The Holdovers
shared eccentric older protagonist, child-centered bond, bittersweet humor, and redemptive sentiment
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
shared unconventional mentor figure, coming-of-age perspective, and heartwarming dramatic comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Theodore Melfi
- Release Date
- 2014-10-09
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (2147)
Cast
- Bill Murray
- Melissa McCarthy
- Jaeden Martell
- Naomi Watts
- Chris O'Dowd
- Terrence Howard
- Scott Adsit
- Lenny Venito
- Nate Corddry
- Dario Barosso
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel
- 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 St. Vincent about?
- A broke, hard-living veteran becomes an unlikely mentor and surrogate companion to the lonely boy next door.
- What is St. Vincent like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of St. Vincent as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is St. Vincent violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in St. Vincent as mild.
- What did critics think of St. Vincent?
- Critics broadly praised Bill Murray's comic performance and the cast's warmth while noting that the film sometimes drifts into overt sentimentality.
- Which films are like St. Vincent?
- Films with a similar feel include About a Boy, The Holdovers, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
- How long is St. Vincent?
- St. Vincent runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch St. Vincent?
- In United States, St. Vincent streams on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.
