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title: "Finding Groovopolis"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/finding-groovopolis-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1175305
imdb_id: "tt5161314"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 3.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "NR"
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# Finding Groovopolis (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/finding-groovopolis-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Finding Groovopolis
Year: 2023
Release Date (US): 11/19/2023
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1h 22m
Director: Wil Kristin
Cast: Jeffrey Arrington, Tasha Danner, AJ Ericson, Zippy Etzel
Plot: A man seeks fatherly advice by creating scenes from a never-produced comedic screenplay written by his late dad. The scenes eerily show up in and influence the filmmaker's own life, yielding an excavation of family, legacy, and navigating adulthood. The screenplay is from the 90s and explores his dad's work-free free-love quest for happiness.
Awards/Recognition:
Wins Best Documentary at the 2023 Oregon Independent Film Festival (OIFF, September 2023).
Eastern Oregon Film Festival released 2023 Trailer of Trailers featuring the film

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wil Kristin
- **Networks / Studios**: Pallet Projects

## Key Cast Continuity

- **J.J. Johnston** as *Phillip Tooley*
- **Brandie Sylfae** as *Elizabeth Tooley*
- **Zippy Etzel** as *Cruise Pianist*
- **Bruce Livingston** as *Calvin Rupp*
- **Jeffrey Arrington** as *Ainsworth Dropo*
- **Gus Moore** as *Young Phillip*
- **Virgil Hall** as *Phillip's Dad*
- **AJ Ericson** as *Phillip's Mom*
- **Brian Sutherland** as *Jimmy Stuckey*
- **Tasha Danner** as *Janet Stuckey*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Finding Groovopolis online?
Finding Groovopolis is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Finding Groovopolis worth watching?
Finding Groovopolis holds a community rating of 3.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Finding Groovopolis and when was it released?
Finding Groovopolis is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Finding Groovopolis?
Finding Groovopolis was directed by Wil Kristin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Finding Groovopolis — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1175305)
- [Finding Groovopolis (2023) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1175305-finding-groovopolis/cast)
- [Finding Groovopolis (2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5161314/)
- [Finding Groovopolis (2023) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/finding-groovopolis/credits)
- [Finding Groovopolis](http://www.findinggroovopolis.com/)

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