September 6, 2024
Extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.
Released
September 6, 2024
Director
Mike Flanagan
Cast
Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, and Jacob Tremblay
Directed by Mike Flanagan, rated R, released September 6, 2024. Adapted from Stephen King's novella, this tender, non-linear story celebrates an ordinary man's extraordinary capacity for wonder, dance, math, and love — told backward from the end of the world to the start of a life.
Starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, Jacob Tremblay, among others.
It insists that an ordinary life — filled with small joys, hard days, and moments of dance — is itself a miracle. The film leaves you grateful simply for having been alive.
Critics have been especially enthusiastic—91% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer—with audiences largely in agreement at 89% on the Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.8/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
It insists that an ordinary life — filled with small joys, hard days, and moments of dance — is itself a miracle. The film leaves you grateful simply for having been alive.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content -2 — extreme caution for older teens and adults. Advisories often include stronger violence, language, or adult themes; extreme caution is flagged for older teens and adults rather than young children.
Critics & audience
Critics are overwhelmingly positive at 91% on the Tomatometer, clustering around praise for craft, emotion, and rewatch value. Audiences largely leave satisfied (89% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.8/10, reflecting strong broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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