Name: An Accidental Life
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-02-22
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cast: Quinn Brett, Tommy Caldwell, Josie McKee

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An Accidental Life is a deeply personal and vulnerable portrait of Quinn Brett, an ambitious, record-setting climber who strives to make meaning out of tragedy in the years following a near-fatal rock climbing accident on El Capitan that left her paralyzed.

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February 22, 2022 · 1 h 27 min · Documentary

Released: February 22, 2022
Runtime: 1 h 27 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream An Accidental Life?

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In the United States, An Accidental Life streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is An Accidental Life worth watching?

68

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9).

Is An Accidental Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is An Accidental Life plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching An Accidental Life?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.