Next to Normal fingerprintImmersive world, strong craft.
Tense
Deeply moving and profoundly sad
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
The mind, everyday modern life, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout characters, direction, and performances
Standout score, cinematography, and editing
Tense
Next to Normal is tense.
Deeply moving and profoundly sad
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, profoundly sad, and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit and dark humor.
The mind, everyday modern life, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around the mind, everyday modern life, and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout characters, direction, and performances
The characters, direction, and performances stand out.
Standout score, cinematography, and editing
Look and sound: the score, cinematography, and editing stand out.
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Next to Normal is included with a subscription to BroadwayHD in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.
2 h 10 min
Next to Normal runs 2 h 10 min.
It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.
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