The Journey Is the Destination

2016Movie1 h 59 minR

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about a real life story and society, with standout cinematography and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

Movies with

Story

The Dan Eldon Story

The inspiring life story of the late photojournalist, artist and activist Dan Eldon, who abandoned a comfortable life in London to document the struggle, heartbreak and hope of a war-torn and famine-ridden region of Africa.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Photojournalism
  • Humanitarian Story
  • African Conflict
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Social Impact
  • Emotional Journey
  • Visually Evocative
  • Hope & Tragedy
  • War Zone Narrative

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Bronwen Hughes

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Facts

September 9, 2016 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
September 9, 2016
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
26 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Journey Is the Destination?"

Questions about The Journey Is the Destination

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Where can I stream The Journey Is the Destination?

In the United States, The Journey Is the Destination streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is The Journey Is the Destination worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Journey Is the Destination plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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