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Somersault

2004·Movie
1h 45min·NR
74
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Love can turn you upside down.

Australian teenager Heidi is left with little choice but to leave home after she's caught red-handed with her mother's boyfriend. With few options, Heidi ends up in Jindabyne, a tourist community. Upon meeting Joe at a bar, she pursues a relationship with him and tries to find something resembling a normal home life. Heidi makes small strides by getting a job and finding a place to stay, but her relationship with Joe must overcome more than its share of hurdles.
Australian Coming-of-AgeSmall Town DramaIndependent FilmCharacter-DrivenEmotionalRelationship StrugglesIntimateMelancholyRealistic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Somersault legally?

Somersault is included with a subscription to Metrograph in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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.

Is Somersault worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Somersault rated?

NRNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Somersault?

1 h 45 min

Somersault runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Somersault?

Critics79
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Somersault higher (79) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Somersault in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch Somersault?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Somersault in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.