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I Am David

2003Movie1 h 30 minPG

56
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about history and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Believe in the power to change your destiny

A 12-year-old boy manages to flee a Communist concentration camp on his own, through sheer will and determination. All he has in his possession is a loaf of bread, a letter to deliver to someone in Denmark, and a compass to help get him there.

Feels like

  • World War II
  • Escape and Survival
  • Young Protagonist
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Historical Drama
  • Hope and Resilience
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Political Intrigue
  • Melancholy Tone

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Paul Feig
Written by
Paul Feig, Anne Holm

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Facts

December 3, 2003 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
December 3, 2003
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States
Available in
20 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream I Am David?"

Questions about I Am David

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is I Am David worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is I Am David okay for kids?

PGViolenceSuicide themes

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is I Am David plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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