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Sorry We Missed You

2019·Movie
1h 41min
IMDb7.6Metacritic827.9Rotten Tomatoes88%82%

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Hoping that self-employment through gig economy can solve their financial woes, a hard-up delivery driver and his wife struggling to raise a family end up trapped in the vicious circle of modern-day labour exploitation.
Gritty Social RealismEconomic HardshipWorking-Class StrugglesFamily DramaCritique of Gig EconomyIntense & EmotionalBritish Independent FilmHuman Resilience & DespairAuthentic Performances

Crew

Directed by:
Ken Loach, David Gilchrist, Susanna Lenton
Written by:
Paul Laverty
Produced by:
Vincent Maraval, Pascal Caucheteux, Kahleen Crawford
Composed by:
George Fenton, Ian Wilkinson, Ian Tapp

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Sorry We Missed You legally?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

Sorry We Missed You is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sorry We Missed You worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sorry We Missed You rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sorry We Missed You?

1 h 41 min

Sorry We Missed You runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sorry We Missed You?

Critics85
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Sorry We Missed You much the same way.

What language is Sorry We Missed You in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, France, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Sorry We Missed You?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sorry We Missed You in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sorry We Missed You use?

Bolivian Army EndingNo EndingDowner EndingMean BossBeware the Nice Ones

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Sorry We Missed You, including Bolivian Army Ending, No Ending, Downer Ending.