Results
An ultra-positive gym owner risks his business and emotional stability when unresolved feelings for his pragmatic employee collide with a demanding new client.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- awkward
- intimate
- lazy sunday
- indie movie night
What critics said
Critics generally praised the well-chosen cast, naturalistic performances, insightful observations, and comic framing, while noting the deliberately slow pace.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Trevor and Kat's unresolved sexual history and lingering feelings drive uncomfortable, conversational encounters.
Trevor's ultra-positive gym philosophy is tested by Kat's pragmatism and Danny's dissatisfaction.
Trevor's feelings for Kat threaten the gym's relationship with wealthy client Danny and complicate expansion plans.
Reviews specifically praise the comic potential of Bujalski and cinematographer Matthias Grunsky's framing.
Films like Results, and why
Drinking Buddies
independent romantic comedy built around prickly characters, awkward intimacy, and conversational naturalism
Your Sister's Sister
mumblecore-adjacent relationship comedy with emotionally messy adults and understated humor
Enough Said
ensemble relationship comedy balancing deadpan wit, personal dissatisfaction, and nuanced performances
Computer Chess
Andrew Bujalski's other conversational, socially awkward independent comedy with observational character work
Movie Details
- Director
- Andrew Bujalski
- Release Date
- 2015-05-29
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 5.1 / 10 (217)
Cast
- Cobie Smulders
- Guy Pearce
- Kevin Corrigan
- Giovanni Ribisi
- Brooklyn Decker
- Anthony Michael Hall
- Tishuan Scott
- Constance Zimmer
- Zoe Graham
- David Bernon
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Results about?
- An ultra-positive gym owner risks his business and emotional stability when unresolved feelings for his pragmatic employee collide with a demanding new client.
- What is Results like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Results as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Results violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Results.
- What did critics think of Results?
- Critics generally praised the well-chosen cast, naturalistic performances, insightful observations, and comic framing, while noting the deliberately slow pace.
- Which films are like Results?
- Films with a similar feel include Drinking Buddies, Your Sister's Sister, Enough Said, and Computer Chess.
- How long is Results?
- Results runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Results?
- In United States, Results streams on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel.
