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Away We Go

2009Movie1 h 38 minR

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic587.0Rotten Tomatoes67%74%

A wholesome, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Verona expecting their first child, Burt's parents inexplicably decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.

Feels like

  • Indie Road Trip
  • Quirky Family Comedy
  • Relationship Exploration
  • Introspective Journey
  • Warm and Heartfelt
  • Existential Themes
  • Character-Driven
  • Thoughtful Humor

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Sam Mendes
Written by
Dave Eggers, Vendela Vida
Produced by
Marc Turtletaub, Edward Saxon, Peter Saraf
Music by
Alexi Murdoch

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Facts

June 5, 2009 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
June 5, 2009
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Law of Inverse Fertility, Pop-Star Composer, Babies Make Everything Better +9

  • Law of Inverse Fertility
  • Pop-Star Composer
  • Babies Make Everything Better
  • Parental Obliviousness
  • Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism
  • Dysfunction Junction
  • Big Brother Instinct
  • Twice-Told Tale
  • Take That!
  • Angrish
  • Feuding Families
  • Good Parents

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Away We Go?"

Questions about Away We Go

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Away We Go?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Away We Go from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Away We Go worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Away We Go okay for kids?

R

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

Will Away We Go make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Away We Go good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Away We Go a box office flop?

Budget$17 million
Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 93% of its budget.