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My Name Is Sarah

2007Movie1 h 38 minPG

65

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A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

Sarah is depressed and lonely after her best friend dies. She follows a handsome man, Charlie, into a church where he attends AA meetings. Sarah lets him believe she is an alcoholic too, but when she falls for him, she must come clean and admit that she lied and she's not an alcoholic.

Feels like

Bittersweet Indie Drama
Raw Emotional Vulnerability
Sharp Witty Dialogue
Suburban Disillusionment
Psychological Realism
Mumblecore Aesthetic
Complex Moral Ambiguity
Intimate Character Study
Understated Romance
Existential Melancholy

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by: Paul A. Kaufman
Written by: Julie Brazier
Produced by: Deboragh Gabler
Music by: James McVay

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Facts

May 28, 2007 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released: May 28, 2007
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States, Canada
Available in: 29 countries

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Where can I stream My Name Is Sarah?

Fandango at Home Free

In the United States, My Name Is Sarah is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is My Name Is Sarah worth watching?

65

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6).

Is My Name Is Sarah okay for kids?

PGStrong languageDrug useSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, drug use, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is My Name Is Sarah good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is My Name Is Sarah plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.