Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- anxious
- cringe-inducing
- late night streaming
- social media discussion
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an entertaining and timely social-media satire, led by strong performances, though its loose tone and restrained treatment of darker issues limited its impact.
What sets it apart
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Danni fabricates a Paris trip and gains attention by embedding herself in a false social-media narrative.
Danni’s false presentation of herself becomes the basis for fame and sympathy.
The film links Rowan’s lived experience with Danni’s opportunistic pursuit of visibility.
Social media influence, clickbait journalism, and cancel culture determine Danni’s relationships and public identity.
Films like Not Okay, and why
Ingrid Goes West
social media satire, unlikeable protagonist, and critique of online fame
The Bling Ring
darkly comic examination of ambition, public image, and moral compromise
The Assistant
sharp contemporary satire about privilege, identity, and manufactured social narratives
Promising Young Woman
female-centered comedy drama balancing cringe humor with serious social criticism
Movie Details
- Director
- Quinn Shephard
- Release Date
- 2022-07-29
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (530)
Cast
- Zoey Deutch
- Mia Isaac
- Dylan O'Brien
- Nadia Alexander
- Tia Dionne Hodge
- Negin Farsad
- Embeth Davidtz
- Brennan Brown
- Karan Soni
- Dash Perry
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Not Okay about?
- A fame-hungry New Yorker turns a fabricated Parisian persona into an online success story, only to collide with the real human cost of treating trauma as content.
- What is Not Okay like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Not Okay as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Not Okay violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Not Okay as mild.
- What did critics think of Not Okay?
- Critics generally found the film an entertaining and timely social-media satire, led by strong performances, though its loose tone and restrained treatment of darker issues limited its impact.
- Which films are like Not Okay?
- Films with a similar feel include Ingrid Goes West, The Bling Ring, The Assistant, and Promising Young Woman.
- How long is Not Okay?
- Not Okay runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Not Okay?
- In United States, Not Okay streams on Hulu.
