The Music Never Stopped
Seen it?2011 | 105 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Henry struggles to bond with his estranged son, Gabriel, who suffers from a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories. With Gabriel unable to shed the beliefs and interests that caused their physical and emotional distance, Henry must learn to embrace his son's choices and try to connect with him through music.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$254K worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jim Kohlberg
- J.K. SimmonsHenry Sawyer
- Lou Taylor PucciGabriel Sawyer
- Julia OrmondDianne Daley
- Cara SeymourHelen Sawyer
- Mía MaestroCelia
- Tammy BlanchardTamara
- Scott AdsitDr. Biscow
- James UrbaniakMike Tappin
- Max AntisellYoung Gabriel
- Peggy GormleyFlorence