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Who We Are Now

2018·Movie
1h 41min·NR

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Recently released from prison, Beth is working with her public defender to get her son back from her sister, who was awarded legal custody while Beth was incarcerated for ten years. Soon after, Beth forms an unlikely alliance with Jess, an idealistic young protégé of the public defense team, who decides to take on Beth's cause whether she likes it or not.
Intimate Character DramaCustody BattleRedemption StorySystemic InjusticeFound SisterhoodEmotional GroundednessStrong PerformancesQuiet Intensity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Who We Are Now legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 Who We Are Now worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Who We Are Now rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Who We Are Now?

1 h 41 min

Who We Are Now runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Who We Are Now?

Critics90
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Who We Are Now higher (90) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Who We Are Now in?

EnglishChineseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Chinese, Spanish. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Who We Are Now?

8AUBECAGBNLNZTRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Who We Are Now in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.