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Is Anybody There?

2009·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13

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Big heart, strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A young boy who lives in an old folks' home strikes up a friendship with a retired magician.
Heartbreaking DramaIntergenerational BondBritish Social RealismQuietly PoignantComing-of-Age GriefCharacter-Driven NarrativeUnderstated PerformanceMelancholic AtmosphereEmotional CatharsisDomestic Intimacy

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Is Anybody There? legally?

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Is Is Anybody There? worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Is Anybody There? rated?

PG-13

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

How long is Is Anybody There??

1 h 35 min

Is Anybody There? runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Is Anybody There??

Critics54
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate Is Anybody There? higher (73) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Is Anybody There? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Is Anybody There??

20ARAUBOCLCOCRDOECGBGGGTHNIENI+6

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