Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- melancholic
- intimate
- earnest
- reflective evening
- teen drama night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film earnest and emotionally direct, with strong performances but a familiar and uneven treatment of its heavy subject matter.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Greta's rebellion and declared suicidal intent emerge after witnessing her father's suicide and being displaced into her grandparents' home.
Greta falls for Julie despite her grandparents' opposition after learning about his juvenile correctional history.
Greta repeatedly announces her intention to die and develops a suicide plan during the boating trip.
Greta's relationship with Katherine and Joseph is strained by her behavior but becomes central to the family's transformation.
Films like According to Greta, and why
The Spectacular Now
teen romance shaped by grief, rebellion, and emotionally difficult family relationships
Thirteen
coming-of-age drama centered on troubled youth, intimacy, and painful self-discovery
To Write Love on Her Arms
romantic teen drama exploring suicide, depression, and the possibility of emotional healing
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
sentimental family drama about a young person confronting trauma and finding connection
Movie Details
- Director
- Nancy Bardawil
- Release Date
- 2009-11-25
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (214)
Cast
- Hilary Duff
- Evan Ross
- Ellen Burstyn
- Michael Murphy
- Tsianina Joelson
- Melissa Leo
- Maury Ginsberg
- Oren Skoog
- Sylvia Kauders
- John Rothman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel
- 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 According to Greta about?
- A rebellious teenager confronting her father's suicide finds dangerous intimacy and unexpected resistance while living with her grandparents.
- What is According to Greta like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of According to Greta as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is According to Greta violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in According to Greta as mild.
- What did critics think of According to Greta?
- Critics generally found the film earnest and emotionally direct, with strong performances but a familiar and uneven treatment of its heavy subject matter.
- Which films are like According to Greta?
- Films with a similar feel include The Spectacular Now, Thirteen, To Write Love on Her Arms, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
- How long is According to Greta?
- According to Greta runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch According to Greta?
- In United States, According to Greta streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.
