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The Music Never Stopped

2011Movie1 h 45 minPG

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic607.6Rotten Tomatoes67%81%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

No matter how lost you are, music can bring you home.

Henry struggles to bond with his estranged son, Gabriel, who suffers from a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories. With Gabriel unable to shed the beliefs and interests that caused their physical and emotional distance, Henry must learn to embrace his son's choices and try to connect with him through music.

Feels like

  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Music as Connection
  • Memory Loss
  • Estrangement & Reconciliation
  • 1960s-70s Music
  • Emotional Healing
  • Counter-Culture
  • Bittersweet Drama
  • Personal Growth

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Jim Kohlberg
Written by
Gwyn Lurie, Gary Marks
Produced by
Jim Kohlberg, Peter Newman, Julie W. Noll
Music by
Paul Cantelon

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Facts

March 18, 2011 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
March 18, 2011
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$253,899
Available in
26 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Music Never Stopped?"

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Where can I stream The Music Never Stopped?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsLionsgate+Tubi TV

In the United States, The Music Never Stopped streams on Prime and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Music Never Stopped worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (64).

Is The Music Never Stopped okay for kids?

PG

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

Is The Music Never Stopped 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.

Is The Music Never Stopped good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.