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My Dead Friend Zoe

2024Movie1 h 43 minR

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic758.2Rotten Tomatoes94%92%

A moving, cathartic comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Grief can be a funny thing.

Merit, a U.S. Army veteran suffering from PTSD, is repeatedly tortured by visions of her deceased friend and company buddy Zoe. After her Afghanistan service in 2016, she attends group therapy until Dale, her grandfather and former Lieutenant Colonel, is recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Merit steps up to his aide, and discovers more about herself and her family, while also gaining the courage to put her metaphorical demons to rest.

Feels like

  • PTSD
  • Psychological Drama
  • Veteran Experience
  • Intergenerational Relationships
  • Grief and Healing
  • Character-Driven
  • Slow Burn
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Army Life

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Kyle Hausmann-Stokes
Written by
Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, A.J. Bermudez
Produced by
Richard Silverman, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, Ray Maiello
Music by
Dan Romer

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Facts

March 9, 2024 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
March 9, 2024
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, War, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$1 million
Available in
91 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream My Dead Friend Zoe?"

Questions about My Dead Friend Zoe

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Where can I stream My Dead Friend Zoe?

In the United States, you can rent or buy My Dead Friend Zoe from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It streams in 29 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is My Dead Friend Zoe worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 75).

Will My Dead Friend Zoe make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is My Dead Friend Zoe plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.