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Ali & Ava

2022·Movie
1h 35min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Sparks fly after Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s tenants whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness while Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. As the pair begin to form a deep connection they have to find a way to keep their newfound passion from being overshadowed by the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.​
Working-Class RomanceBritish Social RealismRedemptive Love StoryCharacter-DrivenBittersweetContemporaryIntimateHopeful

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ali & Ava legally?

Ali & Ava is included with a subscription to MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ali & Ava worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ali & Ava?

1 h 35 min

Ali & Ava runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ali & Ava?

Critics85
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Ali & Ava higher (85) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ali & Ava in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Ali & Ava?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ali & Ava in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.