Ashes

2012·Movie
1h 37min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Ashes fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

It's not just your memory that can play tricks on you.

One-time hard man Frank Barron is barely recognisable now he’s been afflicted with Alzheimer's, but when his estranged son Jamie visits him in hospital he realises the extra stress Frank is put under and decides to break him out in the hope of returning him to his family. As the two travel across the country, beginning to bond along the way, it soon transpires that both Frank and Jamie are at odds with their past.
Emotional DramaRoad TripFamily ReconciliationAlzheimer's StoryPast TraumaBittersweetBritish Independent FilmCharacter-DrivenPoignant

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ashes

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Where can I stream Ashes legally?

Ashes is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ashes worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ashes rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Ashes?

1 h 37 min

Ashes runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ashes?

Critics50
Audiences36

Not quite. Critics rate Ashes higher (50) than audiences (36). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ashes in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Ashes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ashes in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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