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Somersault

2004Movie1 h 45 minNR

DramaRomance
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic737.4Rotten Tomatoes85%72%

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Australian Coming-of-Age
  • Small Town Drama
  • Independent Film
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional
  • Relationship Struggles
  • Intimate
  • Melancholy
  • Realistic

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Cate Shortland
Written by
Cate Shortland
Produced by
Anthony Anderson
Music by
Tom Schutzinger, Pete Kelly, Matt Fitzgerald

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Facts

June 19, 2004 · 1 h 45 min · NR

Released
June 19, 2004
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, Netherlands
Box office
$1 million
Available in
34 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Somersault?"

Questions about Somersault

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Where can I stream Somersault?

KanopyMetrograph

In the United States, Somersault streams on Metrograph, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Somersault worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Somersault good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Somersault plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.