If I Go Will They Miss Me
Seen it?2026 | 89 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Tree of Life, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In Watts, California, a 12-year-old boy attempts to connect with his distant father following his incarceration while sensing mysterious visions, from airplanes and Greek gods, that seem to follow him through his everyday world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$981K worldwide on a $120K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 82K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Walter Thompson-Hernández
- Bodhi DellLil Ant
- J. Alphonse NicholsonBig Ant
- Danielle BrooksLozita
- Kelvin Adekunle2-Moon Friend
- Bre-ZJenn
- Myles BullockJJ
- J.J. BooneJulia Rose
- Zaria KelleyAcacia
- Mark K. Lane IIITrae
- Kameron J MeadowsLil Big Ant