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Come from Away

2021Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic838.2Rotten Tomatoes98%92%

A cathartic, uplifting comedy movie about history and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

When the world stood still, they came together.

Filmed live on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of 38 flights grounded in a small Canadian town on September 11, 2001. As the locals host these “come from aways,” they come together and find hope.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good
  • 9/11 Story
  • Musical
  • Hopeful
  • Live Performance
  • Community
  • Emotional
  • Uplifting
  • Newfoundland

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Ashley
Written by
Irene Sankoff, David Hein
Produced by
Bill Condon, Jennifer Todd
Music by
Irene Sankoff, David Hein

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Facts

September 9, 2021 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
September 9, 2021
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
85 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Come from Away?"

Questions about Come from Away

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Come from Away?

Apple TV

In the United States, Come from Away streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Come from Away worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 83).

Is Come from Away okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Come from Away make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Come from Away?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.