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Away from Her

2007·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

It's never too late to become what you might have been.

Fiona and Grant have been married for nearly 50 years. They have to face the fact that Fiona’s absent-mindedness is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. She must go to a specialized nursing home, where she slowly forgets Grant and turns her affection to Aubrey, another patient in the home.
Alzheimer's DiseaseMarriage and CommitmentQuiet DramaCharacter-DrivenEmotionalContemporary RealismPensiveSubtle PerformancesIntimate Storytelling

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Where can I stream Away from Her legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. 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 Away from Her worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Away from Her rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Away from Her?

1 h 50 min

Away from Her runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Away from Her?

Critics91
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Away from Her higher (91) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Away from Her a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$9 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Away from Her in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Away from Her?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Away from Her in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.