What is Hello I Must Be Going like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hello I Must Be Going as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Hello I Must Be Going violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hello I Must Be Going.

Which films are like Hello I Must Be Going?

Films with a similar feel include The Sessions, Enough Said, and Liberal Arts.

How long is Hello I Must Be Going?

Hello I Must Be Going runs 95 minutes.

Where can I watch Hello I Must Be Going?

In United States, Hello I Must Be Going streams on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Hello I Must Be Going

Name: Hello I Must Be Going
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2012-09-07
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 5.900000095367432
Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Blythe Danner, John Rubinstein, Sara Chase, Daniel Eric Gold

201295 min★ 5.9

After a blindsiding divorce, a depressed woman finds an unexpected path toward self-recovery through an unconventional secret romance and a strained return to her parents' home.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: None

melancholic
witty
awkward
quiet evening
adult date night

What critics said

Critics broadly found the film emotionally honest and funny, praising its offbeat adult romance and Melanie Lynskey's deeply naturalistic lead performance.

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

Amy begins a clandestine relationship with nineteen-year-old actor Jeremy while she is in her thirties.
Amy moves back in with Ruth and Stan after her husband requests a divorce and she abandons her former life.
Amy's return disrupts Ruth and Stan's carefully planned retirement while exposing contrasting forms of parental support.
Amy and Jeremy conceal their relationship because of their age difference and Stan's business connection to Jeremy's stepfather.

Films like Hello I Must Be Going, and why

The Sessions
adult romantic dramedy centered on emotional recovery, awkward intimacy, and a woman rebuilding her identity
Enough Said
independent character drama balancing family tension, romance, melancholy, and understated humor
Liberal Arts
offbeat romantic comedy about damaged adults, unconventional relationships, and guarded emotional connection

Movie Details

Director: Todd Louiso
Release Date: 2012-09-07
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: 5.9 / 10 (151)

Cast

Melanie Lynskey
Blythe Danner
John Rubinstein
Sara Chase
Daniel Eric Gold
Tori Feinstein
Dave T. Koenig
Greta Lee
Meera Simhan
Julie White

Where to watch in United States

Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Hello I Must Be Going about?: After a blindsiding divorce, a depressed woman finds an unexpected path toward self-recovery through an unconventional secret romance and a strained return to her parents' home.
What is Hello I Must Be Going like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hello I Must Be Going as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Hello I Must Be Going violent?: No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hello I Must Be Going.
What did critics think of Hello I Must Be Going?: Critics broadly found the film emotionally honest and funny, praising its offbeat adult romance and Melanie Lynskey's deeply naturalistic lead performance.
Which films are like Hello I Must Be Going?: Films with a similar feel include The Sessions, Enough Said, and Liberal Arts.
How long is Hello I Must Be Going?: Hello I Must Be Going runs 95 minutes.
Where can I watch Hello I Must Be Going?: In United States, Hello I Must Be Going streams on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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