We Go Way Back

2006·Movie
1h 20min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some absurdist humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

when I become you what will happen to me?

A tragic-comic tale with surrealistic tendencies about a lost 23-year-old who is haunted by her disappointed 13-year-old self.
Indie FilmComing-of-AgeSurreal ComedyPsychological DramaIntrospectiveMelancholyComplex CharactersFlashback Narrative

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about We Go Way Back

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Where can I stream We Go Way Back legally?

We Go Way Back is included with a subscription to Philo and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. 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 We Go Way Back worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is We Go Way Back?

1 h 20 min

We Go Way Back runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on We Go Way Back?

Critics55
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate We Go Way Back higher (64) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is We Go Way Back in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch We Go Way Back?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for We Go Way Back in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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