C'mon C'mon
An emotionally guarded radio journalist discovers a more honest way to connect with the world while caring for his perceptive young nephew on a cross-country journey.
Overview
A poignant exploration of childhood perspectives and emotional growth unfolds as a journalist learns from his young nephew.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- empathetic
- wistful
- playful
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as an empathetic and emotionally resonant family drama elevated by the chemistry between Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Johnny’s radio interviews with children foreground their thoughts about society and the future, while Jesse’s perspective reshapes Johnny’s understanding.
Johnny and Jesse move from state to state, and the changing road environments accompany the gradual transformation of their uncle-nephew relationship.
The film’s black-and-white cinematography emphasizes interviews, domestic interactions, and candid emotional detail.
Johnny must care for Jesse while Viv’s circumstances and bipolar disorder complicate parenting and family obligations.
Films like C'mon C'mon, and why
Beginners
empathetic family drama centered on an emotionally guarded adult and a child, with intimate performances and reflective black-and-white imagery
20th Century Women
tender, autobiographical-feeling drama about parenting, emotional competence, and complicated family bonds
The Florida Project
quiet intergenerational drama using travel, conversation, and a child-adult relationship to explore vulnerability and connection
Movie Details
- Director
- Mike Mills
- Release Date
- 2021-11-19
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (797)
Cast
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Gaby Hoffmann
- Woody Norman
- Scoot McNairy
- Molly Webster
- Jaboukie Young-White
- Deborah Strang
- Sunni Patterson
- Jenny Eliscu
- Mary Passeri
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- 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 C'mon C'mon about?
- An emotionally guarded radio journalist discovers a more honest way to connect with the world while caring for his perceptive young nephew on a cross-country journey.
- What is C'mon C'mon like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of C'mon C'mon as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is C'mon C'mon violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in C'mon C'mon.
- What did critics think of C'mon C'mon?
- Critics broadly praised the film as an empathetic and emotionally resonant family drama elevated by the chemistry between Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman.
- Which films are like C'mon C'mon?
- Films with a similar feel include Beginners, 20th Century Women, and The Florida Project.
- How long is C'mon C'mon?
- C'mon C'mon runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch C'mon C'mon?
- In United States, C'mon C'mon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex.
