Next Exit

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Next Exit

2022

1h 46m

Sci-Fi

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When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out and Teddy sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor's contentious study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can't outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits humorously quarrel their way across the country, they meet people along the way who force them to reckon with what is really driving them.

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Critics Consensus

Much like a good long drive, Next Exit is a road trip movie whose uneven stretches of boredom and excitement somehow serve to sweeten the journey.

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Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

Mali Elfman delivers one hell of a debut feature. Remember her name, you’ll be hearing it again and again.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 24, 2023

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

A fairly average road-trip movie about redemption with love as the answer to life’s meaninglessness.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 13, 2023

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

An interesting conceit, and I sort of enjoyed it.

Nov 30, 2022

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Anya Couture

Geek Vibes Nation

The drama that writer/director Mali Elfman manages to extract from the disinclined buddy comedy dynamic of Rose and Teddy hits an entrancing, poignant stride. Major themes of regret and wistfulness poke through.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 26, 2025

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

There's familiarity to the road trip and odd couple tropes, which follow a fairly safe structure. But there's no denying the originality and overall impact that make this a strong debut from a director to watch.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 5, 2023

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

Elfman ultimately leaves us with a message of hope, (...) but she also misses the opportunity to do something more daring.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 31, 2023

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Paul S

There were some parts of the movie that were pretty boring, but the movie took so many unexpectedly heartwarming turns that made it so enjoyable and wholesome. I definitely recommend it for sci-fi and drama fans!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Kate R

I had no idea what to expect from this, but it kept me engaged from the off. I don't know whether being a suicide survivor made a difference to my experience of the film, but I sobbed hard, and absolutely loved it. It genuinely captured the true experience of feeling as though your life on earth isn't worthwhile, whilst also encapsulating how shedding the shadows that haunt you, can be the one step between you feeling worthless, and having a happy life. I absolutely loved it, I'll be following this director for sure. Nothing was gratuitous, there were no viewpoints being rammed down my throat, just a really honest portrayal of how a person can go from feeling like the world is leaving them behind, and then understanding how love changes everything. A beautiful love story that will stay with me for a long time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Fred N

I watched it because of Karen Gillan, but she's barely in it. Interesting premise but weak execution. Almost an extended twilight zone episode. Surprisingly blasé about suicide,

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Kyle M

Foresaw uneventful on a visually mediated pace with a humbly strained chemistry that’s purposefully formulated towards the main hook regarding the conceptual fork of “will they, won’t they”, which predictably evaluate their personal meaning of life as enigmatically tested. (B-)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Stephen B

An unexpected gem. Really moving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/24

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Jason

Amazing performances and it was oddly heart-warming. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/24

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Synopsis

When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out and Teddy sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor's contentious study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can't outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits humorously quarrel their way across the country, they meet people along the way who force them to reckon with what is really driving them.

Director: Mali Elfman
Producer: Derek Bishe, Narineh Hacopian
Screenwriter: Mali Elfman
Distributor: Magnet Releasing
Production Co: No Traffic For Ghosts, Helmstreet Productions
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 4, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.7K
Runtime: 1h 46m

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