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Love, Kennedy

2017Movie1 h 32 minPG

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, heartwarming family movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Kennedy Hansen is a funny, loving child but inexplicably she begins to fall. It takes years for the diagnosis… Juvenile Batten Disease, an extremely rare, terrible and terminal prognosis. There is no cure for Batten Disease and after living only sixteen years, Kennedy leaves behind a great legacy of love and friendship. But her story doesn't end at her death, that's when the miracles really begin. Based on a true story.

Feels like

  • Heartbreaking True Story
  • Terminal Illness Drama
  • Family Resilience
  • Tearjerker
  • Inspirational Biography
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Realistic Portrayal of Grief
  • Coming-of-Age Tragedy
  • Medical Reality
  • Poignant Legacy

Cast

Crew

Directed by
T.C. Christensen

Everyone

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Facts

June 2, 2017 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released
June 2, 2017
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Family, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$407,871
Available in
49 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Love, Kennedy?"

Questions about Love, Kennedy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Love, Kennedy?

In the United States, Love, Kennedy streams on Prime, Peacock, UP Faith & Family, and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Love, Kennedy worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Love, Kennedy okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Love, Kennedy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.