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Dear Zoe

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2022 | 94 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, 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 34 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Tess enlists her biological father – a lovable slacker from the wrong side of the tracks – and the charming juvenile delinquent next door to help her come to grips with the death of her little sister.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 199K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gren Wells

  • Sadie SinkTess DeNunzio
  • Theo RossiNick DeNunzio
  • Kweku CollinsJimmy Freeze
  • Vivien Lyra BlairEmily Gladstone
  • Mckenzie Noel RusiewiczZoe Gladstone
  • Tanyell WaiversVicky
  • Justin BarthaDavid Gladstone
  • Jessica CapshawElly Gladstone
  • Sophie GuestCaitlin
  • Daniel JohnsonTeacher (uncredited)