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Come See Me in the Good Light

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2025 | 104 min | Documentary

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 278K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ryan White

  • Andrea GibsonSelf
  • Megan FalleySelf
  • Heather MannSelf
  • Emily ClaySelf
  • Bethy LeonardiSelf
  • Meaux Staley-LeonardiSelf
  • Jill AlldredgeSelf
  • Karen RaforthSelf
  • Mandy BucknerSelf
  • Tig NotaroSelf (uncredited)