Patrick (bitter wheelchair user) must enlist the help of his cantankerous neighbor Robert (double amputee veteran) to transport the four-year-old daughter he never knew he had to live with her maternal grandparents on the other side of the country.
In the United States, Daruma streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 4 other countries.
Is Daruma worth watching?
72
GoodGoodWatch score
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (81).
Is Daruma plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch Daruma?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.