Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- witty
- sincere
- reflective evening
- quiet weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found Dan Levy's debut emotionally sincere and likable, while considering its writing and ensemble development uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Marc's husband's death propels a Paris trip that forces Marc and his friends to face difficult truths.
The story combines mourning and emotional vulnerability with the sharp, sarcastic sensibility associated with Marc and his friends.
The journey from London to Paris functions as a shared soul-searching experience and emotional reckoning.
Marc is a gay widower grieving the unexpected death of his husband, Oliver.
Films like Good Grief, and why
The Holiday
Shared blend of queer identity, grief, friendship, and bittersweet comedy within a European travel setting.
The Banshees of Inisherin
Comparable intimate exploration of bereavement, emotional avoidance, and complicated friendship dynamics with understated humor.
The Broken Hearts Gallery
Shares a warm, melancholy ensemble approach to loss, romantic memory, and emotionally guarded characters.
The Boys in the Band
A comparable queer dramedy centered on friendship, self-discovery, and sincere emotion beneath witty dialogue.
Movie Details
- Director
- Dan Levy
- Release Date
- 2023-12-29
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (161)
Cast
- Dan Levy
- Ruth Negga
- Himesh Patel
- Luke Evans
- Celia Imrie
- Arnaud Valois
- David Bradley
- Mehdi Baki
- Emma Corrin
- Jamael Westman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Good Grief about?
- A grieving widower and his closest friends turn a Paris getaway into an emotionally candid reckoning with love, loss, and the lives they have avoided confronting.
- What is Good Grief like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Good Grief as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Good Grief violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Good Grief.
- What did critics think of Good Grief?
- Critics broadly found Dan Levy's debut emotionally sincere and likable, while considering its writing and ensemble development uneven.
- Which films are like Good Grief?
- Films with a similar feel include The Holiday, The Banshees of Inisherin, The Broken Hearts Gallery, and The Boys in the Band.
- How long is Good Grief?
- Good Grief runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Good Grief?
- In United States, Good Grief streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
