Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- bittersweet
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics generally found the film sweet and charming but uneven, with conspicuous quirks that could feel interchangeable or smug.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Burt and Verona navigate pregnancy, relocation, and family encounters as an unusually self-aware but loving pair.
The couple travels from place to place seeking the right environment to raise their unborn daughter.
Verona and Burt’s biracial family and Verona’s anxiety over having lost her parents shape their search for community.
The central couple’s eccentric confidence and encounters with other families produce both charm and critical tension.
Films like Away We Go, and why
The Savages
warmly eccentric relationship comedy built around travel, impending parenthood, and emotionally candid conversations
Friends with Kids
indie romantic dramedy pairing awkward intimacy with unconventional adulthood and family anxieties
Little Miss Sunshine
bittersweet road movie where personal relationships and improvised family structures drive the journey
The Kids Are All Right
witty, humane ensemble comedy about couples, commitment, and the complications of family life
Movie Details
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Release Date
- 2009-06-05
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (662)
Cast
- John Krasinski
- Maya Rudolph
- Carmen Ejogo
- Catherine O'Hara
- Jeff Daniels
- Allison Janney
- Jim Gaffigan
- Samantha Pryor
- Conor Carroll
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Away We Go about?
- An expectant couple turns a sudden family upheaval into a searching, funny journey toward the home and community they want for their child.
- What is Away We Go like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Away We Go as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Away We Go violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Away We Go.
- What did critics think of Away We Go?
- Critics generally found the film sweet and charming but uneven, with conspicuous quirks that could feel interchangeable or smug.
- Which films are like Away We Go?
- Films with a similar feel include The Savages, Friends with Kids, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Kids Are All Right.
- How long is Away We Go?
- Away We Go runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Away We Go?
- In United States, Away We Go is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
