CODA

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CODA

PG-13

Released Aug 13, 2021

1h 51m

Drama

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Seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family -- a CODA, child of deaf adults. Her life revolves around acting as interpreter for her parents (Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur) and working on the family's struggling fishing boat every day before school with her father and older brother (Daniel Durant). But when Ruby joins her high school's choir club, she discovers a gift for singing and soon finds herself drawn to her duet partner Miles (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo). Encouraged by her enthusiastic, tough-love choirmaster (Eugenio Derbez) to apply to a prestigious music school, Ruby finds herself torn between the obligations she feels to her family and the pursuit of her own dreams.

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Critics Consensus

CODA's story offers few surprises, but strong representation and a terrific cast -- led by Emilia Jones' brilliant performance -- bring this coming-of-age story vividly to life.

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Audience Says

Well-written, well-acted, and thoroughly heartwarming without being heavy-handed about it, CODA simply works.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Coda is a Mort (‘Middle Of Road Tearjerker’) and if that’s what you like, you will like this.

Mar 31, 2022

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

The sense of calculation makes the journey feel like a lockstep march; the movie’s sense of a story that’s dictated rather than observed makes its good feelings feel bad.

Feb 24, 2022

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Mara Reinstein

Us Weekly

No theatrics, no gimmicks - just a wonderful coming-of-age gem that aims directly at the heart and hits the bullseye.

Dec 28, 2021

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Julian Singleton

Cinapse

CODA seizes each opportunity that arises to document something painfully honest about the Deaf and CODA experience in ways that are both accessible and entertaining for both Deaf and Hearing audiences.

Jul 12, 2025

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Hector A. Gonzalez

The Movie Buff

Sian Heder delivers an emotional film that plays all the right notes to move the audience, much like a puppeteer controlling its marionette.

Rated: C

Sep 8, 2024

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Annlee Ellingson

CineWomen

CODA has all the hallmarks of a Sundance darling. ... The thing is, it’s a formula that works, here yielding an entertaining, moving story that illuminates a community underrepresented onscreen.

Jul 28, 2024

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Burcin A.

It had been a long time since a movie made me cry. The fact that I watched it while dealing with an ear infection made it all the more meaningful — lol, talk about timing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Nic S

Um, this film is amazing. CODA truly showcases the life of a hearing child of a deaf family in such a true and realistic way. It’s demonstrated so plainly in the best way, just the day to day lifestyle of this family. The performances were so heartfelt, with the movie mostly being in sign, I felt the emotions and intentions without the need for any dialogue. The representation was not meant to be for novelty or half-baked; it was done so right as a means for deaf people to enjoy and relate to a film made for them as well as for anyone to relate to a story about family, sacrifice and self-discovery. The characters are played as humanly as possible living out a real life, and that’s all we can ask for. The humor is so funny too with a ton of relatable moments. I also love the casting of deaf actors - they can best express their shared experience. CODA helps remove a stigma that we may have about and just see deaf people as regular people living their lives. The four actors who played the family just did such an amazing job. So yes, please watch CODA - it touches your heart in such a way that you never knew you needed and simply hasn’t been done before.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/25

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Kim P

I HATE this movie...for making me "ugly cry". And reminding me that I will never in a thousand lifetimes be with a woman as beautiful, sexy, energetic and brilliant as Marlee Matlin. Dammit. Really great acting from the non-hearing trio in the family, all excellent at conveying, fear. anger, frustration, despair, and love. See this film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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Geo3 F

Now this film is what a best picture looks like it has great performances and a great story add to it the message of the film is memorable. It took me a while to watch it but I’m glad I did the wallpaper looks bland but the film is wonderful give it a watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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João Vinícius A

It could have been more, much more. However, the unity and passion of its carefully crafted characters shows that CODA is, after all, truly deserving of its awards and achievements. With a striking and encouraging protagonist, the film portrays many situations that hearing-impaired people face, and spreads its family drama like a new and colorful brush passing across the screen. It is a beautiful, family-friendly story, and, in addition, the musical element makes everything even more exuberant and magical.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Clive C

A touching, beautifully acted gem of a film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family -- a CODA, child of deaf adults. Her life revolves around acting as interpreter for her parents (Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur) and working on the family's struggling fishing boat every day before school with her father and older brother (Daniel Durant). But when Ruby joins her high school's choir club, she discovers a gift for singing and soon finds herself drawn to her duet partner Miles (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo). Encouraged by her enthusiastic, tough-love choirmaster (Eugenio Derbez) to apply to a prestigious music school, Ruby finds herself torn between the obligations she feels to her family and the pursuit of her own dreams.

Director: Sian Heder
Producer: Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi, Patrick Wachsberger, Jérôme Seydoux
Screenwriter: Sian Heder
Distributor: Apple TV+
Production Co: Vendome Pictures, Pathé Films, Picture Perfect Federation, Apple Original Films
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Drug Use|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 13, 2021, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 2022
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 13, 2021
Runtime: 1h 51m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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