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The Place of No Words

2019Movie1 h 35 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score

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

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

A young boy battles the complexities of a grown-up world with his father.

Feels like

  • Heartbreaking Biopic
  • Father-Son Bond
  • Meta-Fictional Storytelling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Childlike Wonder
  • Intimate Drama
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Quietly Powerful
  • Tearjerker

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Mark Webber
Written by
Mark Webber

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Facts

April 27, 2019 · 1 h 35 min · Drama, Fantasy

Released
April 27, 2019
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Place of No Words?"

Questions about The Place of No Words

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Place of No Words?

In the United States, The Place of No Words streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, 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 10 other countries.

Is The Place of No Words worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 61). Critics rate it higher (70 out of 100) than audiences (49).

Is The Place of No Words okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Place of No Words plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.