Wine Country
A wine-soaked Napa birthday retreat turns six longtime friends’ reunion into a funny, candid reckoning with aging, uncertainty, and the bonds that endure.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- candid
- girls night
- weekend getaway
What critics said
Critics found the ensemble chemistry and sweetness appealing, while judging the comedy less sharp and robust than its performers' reputations suggested.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Abby, Naomi, Rebecca, Catherine, Val, and Jenny use the Napa birthday trip to reassess their long-standing bonds and futures.
The scenic getaway and flowing wine bring real-world uncertainties and friendship tensions into the open.
The cast's longtime comedic relationships support conversational scenes and an easy, lived-in social dynamic.
Rebecca's fiftieth birthday and the friends' concerns about work, recovery, domestic life, and the future anchor the comedy.
Films like Wine Country, and why
Bridesmaids
female friendship, ensemble comedy, and candid middle-age self-examination
Girls Trip
women-centered comedy, friendship tensions, and sharp ensemble chemistry
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
adult friendship, weekend escape structure, and bittersweet comic reflection
The Bachelorette
female ensemble, intimate social friction, and conversational comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Amy Poehler
- Release Date
- 2019-05-08
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (550)
Cast
- Amy Poehler
- Maya Rudolph
- Rachel Dratch
- Ana Gasteyer
- Paula Pell
- Emily Spivey
- Tina Fey
- Jason Schwartzman
- Maya Erskine
- Liz Cackowski
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Wine Country about?
- A wine-soaked Napa birthday retreat turns six longtime friends’ reunion into a funny, candid reckoning with aging, uncertainty, and the bonds that endure.
- What is Wine Country like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Wine Country as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Wine Country violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Wine Country.
- What did critics think of Wine Country?
- Critics found the ensemble chemistry and sweetness appealing, while judging the comedy less sharp and robust than its performers' reputations suggested.
- Which films are like Wine Country?
- Films with a similar feel include Bridesmaids, Girls Trip, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and The Bachelorette.
- How long is Wine Country?
- Wine Country runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Wine Country?
- In United States, Wine Country streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
