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IO

2019Movie1 h 36 minPG-13

37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic403.4Rotten Tomatoes33%19%
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic403.4Rotten Tomatoes33%19%

Summary

As a young scientist searches for a way to save a dying Earth, she finds a connection with a man who's racing to catch the last shuttle off the planet.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Helpert
Written by
Clay Jeter, Charles Spano, Will Basanta
Produced by
Laura Rister, Jason Michael Berman
Music by
Henry Jackman, Alex Belcher

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Facts

January 18, 2019 · 1 h 36 min · PG-13

Released
January 18, 2019
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

It's the Only Way, I Choose to Stay, Go Mad from the Isolation +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream IO?"

Questions about IO

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream IO?

Netflix

In the United States, IO streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is IO worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4.8, Letterboxd 2.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 40).

Is IO okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is IO good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

What tropes does IO use?

It's the Only WayI Choose to StayGo Mad from the IsolationArtistic License – ChemistryCassette CrazeSomeone to Remember Him ByMinimalist CastGaia's VengeanceCanary in a Coal MineMay–December RomanceImaginary FriendShout-Outand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including It's the Only Way, I Choose to Stay, and Go Mad from the Isolation.