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Now Is Good

2012·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
62
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Live every moment, love every minute

A girl dying of leukemia compiles a list of things she'd like to do before passing away. Topping the list is her desire to lose her virginity.
Bittersweet RomanceEmotional Coming-of-AgeIllness DramaLife AffirmingHeartbreaking Yet HopefulYouthful Love StoryExistential ReflectionsCharacter-Driven NarrativeMoving & Poignant

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Now Is Good legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 Now Is Good worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Now Is Good rated?

PG-13Sexual contentSuicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and suicide themes.

How long is Now Is Good?

1 h 43 min

Now Is Good runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Now Is Good based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Now Is Good?

Critics56
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Now Is Good higher (67) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Now Is Good a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 60% of its budget.

What language is Now Is Good in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Now Is Good?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Now Is Good in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.