My Name Is Emily

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My Name Is Emily

Released Feb 17, 2017

1h 34m

Drama

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A teenage girl (Evanna Lynch) flees her foster home with her boyfriend. Their goal is to find her father, a brilliant writer who's been institutionalized.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Evanna Lynch shines in this whimsical road trip film that has a compelling backstory.

Feb 17, 2017

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Glenn Kenny

RogerEbert.com

My Name Is Emily is in many respects an average and in several respects a kind of clichd and frayed coming-of-age movie.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 17, 2017

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

Might just charm you into submission.

Feb 16, 2017

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Deirdre Molumby

Film Ireland Magazine

My Name is Emily is touching in its depiction of the irrepressible bonds of family and funny in its relating of being a socially awkward, weird teenager. It mourns loss but ultimately celebrates life.

Mar 28, 2018

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Michael Sicinski

Cinema Scope

Fitzmaurice is telling a tale that is not particularly new or interesting, but he seems to be imploring us to enjoy the sensations of the physical self while we can.

Nov 20, 2017

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Clint C.

Film Inquiry

While Emily's pseudo-intellectual ramblings does detract from the movie's charm and authenticity, it doesn't entirely negate what is otherwise a poignant, stirring story.

Mar 12, 2017

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Audience Member

Takes its sweet time before audiences can connect to it in the way the filmmaker intended, but ultimately the emotional content of the last act wins you over.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Synopsis

A teenage girl (Evanna Lynch) flees her foster home with her boyfriend. Their goal is to find her father, a brilliant writer who's been institutionalized.

Director: Simon Fitzmaurice
Producer: Kathryn Kennedy, Lesley McKimm
Screenwriter: Simon Fitzmaurice
Distributor: Monument Releasing
Production Co: Irish Film Board, Newgrange Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 17, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2017
Runtime: 1h 34m

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