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Supernova

2020Movie1 h 34 minR

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Sam and Tusker, partners of 20 years, are traveling across England in their old RV visiting friends, family and places from their past. Since Tusker was diagnosed with early-onset dementia two years ago, their time together is the most important thing they have. As the trip progresses, however, their ideas for the future clash, secrets come out, and their love for each other is tested as never before. Ultimately, they must confront the question of what it means to love one another in the face of Tusker’s illness.

Feels like

  • Poignant Drama
  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Dementia Story
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Journey
  • Heartbreaking
  • British Cinema
  • Existential Themes

Cast

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Directed by
Harry Macqueen
Written by
Harry Macqueen

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Facts

November 20, 2020 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
November 20, 2020
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$3 million
Available in
52 countries

Tropes

Exact Words, Gone Horribly Wrong, Hyperspace Is a Scary Place +9

  • Exact Words
  • Gone Horribly Wrong
  • Hyperspace Is a Scary Place
  • Subspace Ansible
  • Casual Interstellar Travel
  • Boarding Party
  • Culture Police
  • Fate Worse than Death
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Aliens Are Bastards
  • Eye Scream
  • Thrown Out the Airlock

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Supernova?"

Questions about Supernova

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Supernova?

In the United States, Supernova is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Supernova worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Supernova good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Supernova 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.

What tropes does Supernova use?

Exact WordsGone Horribly WrongHyperspace Is a Scary PlaceSubspace AnsibleCasual Interstellar TravelBoarding PartyCulture PoliceFate Worse than DeathChekhov's GunAliens Are BastardsEye ScreamThrown Out the Airlockand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Exact Words, Gone Horribly Wrong, and Hyperspace Is a Scary Place.