Nowhere Special

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Nowhere Special

Released Apr 26

1h 36m

Drama

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When single father John is given only a few months left to live, he tries to find the perfect family for his young son while shielding the boy from the terrible reality of the situation. As he struggles to find the right answer for the impossible task, he meets a social worker who opens him up to solutions he never would have considered.

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Critics Consensus

Focusing pragmatically on the ordinary human moments that bind us, Nowhere Special leads us somewhere devastating yet surprisingly uplifting.

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Tomris Laffly

Variety

'Still Life' filmmaker Uberto Pasolini delivers a subtle and caring statement on navigating grief through terrific leads James Norton and young newcomer Daniel Lamont.

May 20, 2024

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It had all the potential to be a weepy you'd avoid, but it's really quite sensitive, powerful, and beautifully acted.

May 13, 2024

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Rex Reed

Observer

For a film about loneliness and death, it’s tender, intelligent and life-affirming without ever being maudlin and mawkish. A rare and distinguished film indeed.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 3, 2024

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Alex Heeney

Seventh Row

This warm and tender film that manages to be a feel-good movie, which only occasionally dips into sentimentality amidst the tragic subject matter.

Oct 5, 2024

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

Rarely emotionally manipulative, Nowhere Special is a sensitive, true-to-life drama about a father and son facing a life-changing moment.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 18, 2024

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Ray Pride

Newcity

A measured, emotional ripper... a 35-year-old window cleaner and single father who must find a home for his four-year-old son when he learns he has only a few months to live... Details accrue; anger steels. A steady hand gets the story through.

Rated: 10/10

Jul 4, 2024

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Betty H

I went with two friends. The three of us thought the acting was suburb ... exceptional. James and Daniel could not have done better. They were father and son living the best way they could. If you miss this movie, you will be the worst for it. Very impactful for so many families. what would you do ... what could you do ... this may help you with decisions you must make. All aspects of this film is exceptional.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/10/24

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Peter C

Outstanding acting. Not an action flic, but an excellent character study and a superb cast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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David H

Beautifully handled situation. The only reservation I had is that the father John's situation is unusual: (1) He knows he's dying (movie doesn't name disease ), but is well enough to continue working and to be with son Michael for quite a while. (2) The local town's social workers give him the option of choosing which of the available sets of parents will get to adopt. (I saw the open-caption version, but had no trouble understanding the Northern Ireland English.)

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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PETER S

You know that feeling where you almost want to bored by what at first seems to be a dull melodrama, but you can't help looking, so you do? This was one of those films which did it for me. Always understated, yet heartbreakingly real. The performances are astounding, and that the Director can capture such emotion from such a young child is beautiful. Worth a watch without a doubt.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/07/24

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behnam j

You will enjoy the performances, and the simplicity and flow of the story are well-crafted, perfectly complementing the movie’s runtime.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/24/24

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Adam G

So well done and moving. Going to go cry now.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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Synopsis

When single father John is given only a few months left to live, he tries to find the perfect family for his young son while shielding the boy from the terrible reality of the situation. As he struggles to find the right answer for the impossible task, he meets a social worker who opens him up to solutions he never would have considered.

Director: Uberto Pasolini
Producer: Chris Martin, Cristian Nicolescu, Uberto Pasolini, Roberto Sessa
Screenwriter: Uberto Pasolini
Distributor: Cohen Media Group
Production Co: Romanian National Center for Cinematography, Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe, Picomedia, RAI Cinema, Redwave Films, Digital Cube, Northern Ireland Screen
Genre: Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 26, 2024, Limited
Release Date (DVD): Jun 18, 2024
Runtime: 1h 36m

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