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Ways to Live Forever

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2010 | 90 min | Drama, Family

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. 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
Right up the alley of anyone who wants something that moves them and families. It's about loss, handled with care rather than melodrama. Fans of The Hunchback of Notre Dame should feel right at home.
The mood
Emotional (bring tissues), feel-good.
The pace
Paced for all ages, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Sam loves facts. He wants to know about UFOs and horror movies and airships and ghosts and scientists, and how it feels to kiss a girl. And because he has leukemia he wants to know the facts about dying. Sam needs answers to the questions nobody will answer.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gustavo Ron

  • Ben ChaplinDaniel MacQueen
  • Emilia FoxAmanda MacQueen
  • Greta ScacchiMrs. Willis
  • Robbie KaySam MacQueen
  • Alex EtelFelix Stranger
  • Ella PurnellKaleigh
  • Natalia TenaAnnie
  • Phyllida LawGrandmother
  • Eloise BarnesElla MacQueen
  • Fiona DolmanGillian Stranger