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Never Rarely Sometimes Always

2020Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

81
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Her journey. Her choice.

A pair of teenage girls in rural Pennsylvania travel to New York City to seek out medical help after an unintended pregnancy.

Feels like

  • Independent Drama
  • Teenage Pregnancy
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Social Issues
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Journey
  • Female Friendship

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Eliza Hittman
Written by
Eliza Hittman
Music by
Julia Holter

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Facts

March 13, 2020 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
March 13, 2020
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$407,807
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

Best Friend, Grey-and-Gray Morality, Dirty Old Man +9

  • Best Friend
  • Grey-and-Gray Morality
  • Dirty Old Man
  • Riddle for the Ages
  • Title Drop
  • Show, Don't Tell
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Extremely Short Time Span
  • The Un-Reveal
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Never Rarely Sometimes Always?"

Questions about Never Rarely Sometimes Always

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Never Rarely Sometimes Always?

In the United States, Never Rarely Sometimes Always streams on Peacock and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads 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 10 other countries.

Is Never Rarely Sometimes Always worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 92). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Never Rarely Sometimes Always okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Never Rarely Sometimes Always plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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