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Notes for My Son

2020Movie1 h 23 minR

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–91%

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Make your life count

Battling terminal cancer, a woman writes a one of a kind notebook about life, death and love for her son to remember her by. Based on a true story.

Feels like

  • Heartfelt Drama
  • Mother-Son Relationship
  • Terminal Illness
  • Based on True Story
  • Emotional Journey
  • Notebook
  • Life Affirming
  • Argentine Cinema

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Carlos Sorin
Written by
Carlos Sorin
Produced by
Agustín Bossi, Pol Bossi
Music by
Sergei Grosny

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Facts

November 24, 2020 · 1 h 23 min · R

Released
November 24, 2020
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Argentina
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Notes for My Son?"

Questions about Notes for My Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Notes for My Son?

Netflix

In the United States, Notes for My Son streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Notes for My Son worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Notes for My Son okay for kids?

R

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

Is Notes for My Son 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.

Is Notes for My Son good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Notes for My Son in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.