Come from Away
Seen it?2021 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 wants a laugh. If you loved tick, tick... BOOM!, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Filmed live on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of 38 flights grounded in a small Canadian town on September 11, 2001. As the locals host these “come from aways,” they come together and find hope.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% 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 impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christopher Ashley
- Jenn ColellaBeverly / Annette / Others
- Joel HatchClaude / Others
- Tony LePageKevin T. / Garth / Others
- Caesar SamayoaKevin J. / Ali / Others
- Astrid Van WierenBeulah / Others
- Jim WaltonNick / Others
- Petrina BromleyBonnie / Others
- Sharon WheatleyDiane / Others
- Emily WaltonJanice / Others
- Q. SmithHannah / Others