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If I Go Will They Miss Me

2026Movie1 h 29 minR

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic865.3Rotten Tomatoes96%91%

A heartwarming, cathartic drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

In Watts, California, a 12-year-old boy attempts to connect with his distant father following his incarceration while sensing mysterious visions, from airplanes and Greek gods, that seem to follow him through his everyday world.

Feels like

  • Healing Father-Son Bond
  • Poetic Black Family Drama
  • Emotionally Expansive
  • Gentle & Graceful Tone
  • Cathartic Resolution
  • Contemplative Slow Burn
  • Hopeful Realism
  • Intergenerational Connection
  • Soulful Atmosphere

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Walter Thompson-Hernández
Written by
Walter Thompson-Hernández
Produced by
Walter Thompson-Hernández, Ben Stillman, Josh Peters
Music by
Malcolm Parson

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Facts

September 11, 2026 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
September 11, 2026
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$120,000
Box office
$980,652

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is If I Go Will They Miss Me worth watching?"

Questions about If I Go Will They Miss Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is If I Go Will They Miss Me worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is If I Go Will They Miss Me okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is If I Go Will They Miss Me 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.

Will I feel good after watching If I Go Will They Miss Me?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.