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Nowhere Special

2020·Movie
1h 36min

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Strong craft, striking style, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace1
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.
Heartbreaking DramaFather-Son RelationshipTerminal IllnessEmotional & MovingLife & DeathPoignantSlow-PacedIntimate Character StudyAdoption Themes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Nowhere Special legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nowhere Special worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Nowhere Special?

1 h 36 min

Nowhere Special runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Nowhere Special based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nowhere Special?

Critics90
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Nowhere Special higher (90) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Nowhere Special in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Italy, Romania, United Kingdom, XI.

In how many countries can I watch Nowhere Special?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nowhere Special in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.