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The Shift

2009Movie2 h 0 min

74
GoodGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome documentary movie about faith and meaning and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Taking your life from ambition to meaning

From the creators of You Can Heal Your Life: The Movie comes a compelling portrait of three modern lives in need of new direction and new meaning. In his first-ever movie, Wayne Dyer explores the spiritual journey in the second half of life when we long to find the purpose that is our unique contribution to the world. The powerful shift from the ego constructs we are taught early in life by parents and society—which promote an emphasis on achievement and accumulation—are shown in contrast to a life of meaning, focused on serving and giving back. Filmed on coastal California’s spectacular Monterey Peninsula, The Shift captures every person’s mid-life longing for a more purposeful, soul-directed life.

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  • Spiritual Transformation
  • Midlife Journey
  • Purpose and Meaning
  • Contemporary Drama
  • Personal Growth
  • Inspirational Message
  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Character-Driven
  • Self-Discovery

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Facts

January 5, 2009 · 2 h 0 min · Documentary, Drama

Released
January 5, 2009
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Available in
1 country

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Shift?"

Questions about The Shift

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Where can I stream The Shift?

In the United States, The Shift is free with ads on Fawesome.

Is The Shift worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 8.2).

Is The Shift okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching The Shift?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is The Shift plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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