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Ava

2017·Movie
1h 46min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Ava, 13, is spending the summer on the Atlantic coast when she learns that she will lose her sight sooner than expected. Her mother decides to act as if everything were normal so as to spend their best summer ever. Ava confronts the problem in her own way. She steals a big black dog that belongs to a young man on the run...
Poignant Coming-of-AgeEmotional DramaCharacter StudyGirl's JourneySummer SettingCoping with AdversityYouthful RebellionRealistic PortrayalIndependent Spirit

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ava

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Where can I stream Ava legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Ava in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Ava worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ava?

1 h 46 min

Ava runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ava?

Critics74
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Ava higher (74) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Ava a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$500,000

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $500,000 worldwide, 17% of its budget.

What language is Ava in?

FrenchSpanish

It was made in French, with some Spanish. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Ava?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ava in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ava use?

BookendsTrading Bars for StripesFatal FlawOne-Word TitleAction GirlKicking Ass in All Her FineryTagline

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Ava, including Bookends, Trading Bars for Stripes, Fatal Flaw.