Somewhere
A detached Hollywood actor discovers that caring for his young daughter may be the only interruption capable of breaking through his gilded stagnation.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Slow
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- contemplative
- hypnotic
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Sofia Coppola's hypnotic minimalist direction and the charming performances of Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning, while some found the film too familiar, emotionally thin, or self-indulgent.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Johnny's hotel life, parties, women, and professional obligations mask a persistent boredom and loneliness.
The story concentrates on Johnny's routines and his changing relationship with Cleo rather than a densely eventful plot.
Johnny must care for eleven-year-old Cleo after her mother leaves town, testing his ability to occupy a parental role.
Luxury hotels, celebrity parties, and Johnny's access to women and entertainment coexist with his profound disconnection.
Films like Somewhere, and why
Lost in Translation
shared meditative celebrity alienation, luxury hotel setting, and understated father daughter intimacy
The Bling Ring
shared minimalist pacing, privileged characters, melancholy atmosphere, and emotional disconnection
The Ice Storm
shared contemplative character study of affluent adults confronting loneliness and stalled identity
Movie Details
- Director
- Sofia Coppola
- Release Date
- 2010-09-03
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (839)
Cast
- Stephen Dorff
- Elle Fanning
- Chris Pontius
- Laura Chiatti
- Lala Sloatman
- Ellie Kemper
- Michelle Monaghan
- Erin Wasson
- Alexandra Williams
- Nathalie Fay
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- 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 Somewhere about?
- A detached Hollywood actor discovers that caring for his young daughter may be the only interruption capable of breaking through his gilded stagnation.
- What is Somewhere like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Somewhere as slow, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Somewhere violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Somewhere.
- What did critics think of Somewhere?
- Critics broadly praised Sofia Coppola's hypnotic minimalist direction and the charming performances of Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning, while some found the film too familiar, emotionally thin, or self-indulgent.
- Which films are like Somewhere?
- Films with a similar feel include Lost in Translation, The Bling Ring, and The Ice Storm.
- How long is Somewhere?
- Somewhere runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Somewhere?
- In United States, Somewhere streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
