Ways to Live Forever

2010·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13

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Ways to Live Forever fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Sam loves facts. He wants to know about UFOs and horror movies and airships and ghosts and scientists, and how it feels to kiss a girl. And because he has leukemia he wants to know the facts about dying. Sam needs answers to the questions nobody will answer.
Childhood InnocenceTerminal Illness DramaPhilosophical Coming-of-AgeBittersweet & PoignantEmotional ExplorationFamily & Friendship BondsHeartfelt StorytellingQuestioning MortalityYouthful Curiosity

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Ways to Live Forever

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Where can I stream Ways to Live Forever legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ways to Live Forever worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ways to Live Forever rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Ways to Live Forever?

1 h 30 min

Ways to Live Forever runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ways to Live Forever?

Critics71
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Ways to Live Forever much the same way.

What language is Ways to Live Forever in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Spain, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Ways to Live Forever?

8ATAUCACHDEESNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ways to Live Forever in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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