A Good Person

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A Good Person

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Released Mar 24, 2023

2h 9m

Drama

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Daniel (Morgan Freeman) is brought together with Allison (Florence Pugh), the once thriving young woman with a bright future who was involved in an unimaginable tragedy that took his daughter's life. As grief-stricken Daniel navigates raising his teenage granddaughter and Allison seeks redemption, they discover that friendship, forgiveness, and hope can flourish in unlikely places.

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Critics Consensus

Busy, baggy, and schmaltzy, A Good Person proves that the best of intentions and terrific performances can sometimes add up to a movie that's merely fine.

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Audience Says

With a profound story and some really great performances, A Good Person is a tear-jerking drama with tons of heart.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

A Good Person mostly works, thanks to the strength of its performers and its compassionate spirit.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 24, 2023

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

The pleasure lies in watching Pugh and Freeman face up and finally come around to one another. It’s not straightforward, a dance of advance and retreat with both revealing their strengths and weaknesses, but it’s always worth watching.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 20, 2023

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David Stratton

The Australian

Pugh gives a mesmerising performance and Freeman, for once cast in a very substantial role, is better than he’s been in several years.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 15, 2023

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Zach Youngs

InSession Film

There is a split narrative in A Good Person that weaves through the tale of grief. In some ways the pull of focus from one character or another fails the stronger narrative of Allison.

Rated: C

Jul 3, 2024

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Jorge Ignacio Castillo

The Canadian Crew

If only the filmmaker had relinquished the rehab template and dared to explore the more obscure corners of a story a hundred times told, A Good Person could have transcended the clichés it's mired on.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 13, 2024

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

Has everything that you would expect from a Zach Braff film - a good screenplay and a great soundtrack. This one will keep you guessing with all of its twists and turns. Morgan Freeman, Florence Pugh and Celeste O'Connor are amazing throughout.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 16, 2023

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Maria B

Beyond words. This movie left me speechless. It moved me to my core. Performances where spotless so was the writing and Florence Pugh definitely deserves an Oscar.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/17/23

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Gail

Excellently done - cannot fault any of the actors. Sad story but hopeful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/23

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IndianaTami

Real and raw, and tissues will be needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/23

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Annie

Excellent portrayals by ALL the actors/characters!! Bravo for showing the power of believing in something or someone, and acting on those beliefs. ALSO . . . excellent way to show a variety of ways people cope with grief, anger, and the importance of forgiveness. We need more movies that empower those who we overlook, ignore, forget about, etc. . . . . . .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/11/23

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PAMELA A

A compelling and unique story that kept my eyes welling up for 80% of the movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/11/23

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Carlos R.

Great performances from Morgan Freeman and Florence Pugh in this film about overcoming deep pain and sorrow brought on by massive loss.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/11/23

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Synopsis

Daniel (Morgan Freeman) is brought together with Allison (Florence Pugh), the once thriving young woman with a bright future who was involved in an unimaginable tragedy that took his daughter's life. As grief-stricken Daniel navigates raising his teenage granddaughter and Allison seeks redemption, they discover that friendship, forgiveness, and hope can flourish in unlikely places.

Director: Zach Braff
Producer: Zach Braff, Pamela Koffler, Christina Piovesan, Florence Pugh, Noah Segal, Christine Vachon
Screenwriter: Zach Braff
Distributor: United Artists Releasing
Production Co: Elevation Pictures, Killer Films, Elevation Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Abuse|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 11, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.2M
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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