Never Rarely Sometimes Always

"Her journey. Her choice."

2020 1h 41m EN

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7.1

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★7.1TMDB · 609

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Synopsis

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A pair of teenage girls in rural Pennsylvania travel to New York City to seek out medical help after an unintended pregnancy.

“Her journey. Her choice.”

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Cast

Sidney Flanigan
Autumn
Talia Ryder
Skylar
Théodore Pellerin
Jasper
Ryan Eggold
Ted
Sharon Van Etten
Mother
Eliazar Jimenez
Elvis Impersonator
David Buneta
Clean Cut Teenage Boy
Christian Clements
Clean Cut Teenage Boy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Eliza Hittman
Writers: Eliza Hittman
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Eliza Hittman, shot by Hélène Louvart. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Julia Holter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Scott Cummings shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sidney Flanigan and Talia Ryder and Théodore Pellerin carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Her journey. Her choice.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7772582 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Eliza Hittman directs. Hélène Louvart behind the camera. Julia Holter scores. Scott Cummings cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Eliza Hittman, shot by Hélène Louvart. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Julia Holter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Scott Cummings shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sidney Flanigan and Talia Ryder and Théodore Pellerin carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Her journey. Her choice.".
8IMDB entry: tt7772582 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 8 themes, including "new york city", "pennsylvania, usa", "bus ride", "teenage girl".

The technical file

Cinematography: Hélène Louvart
Original score: Julia Holter
Editing: Scott Cummings
Production design: Meredith Lippincott
Costume design: Olga Mill
Makeup / hair: Rachel Toledo
Sound: Chris Foster
Stunt coordinator: Blaise Corrigan
Runtime: 101 min · 1h 41m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $407,807
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020)

Awards

Sundance Special Jury Prize Dramatic

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SWITCH.2020-08-06
★ 8/10
If 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' could be summed up in one word, it's “compassionate“. It is a heartbreaking and powerful experience that should be considered one of the year's most essential watches. Despite being incredibly subdued, it is never boring, and its commitment to authentically tell an all-too-common story only adds to its power. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-never-rarely-sometimes-always-the-film-every-teenager-needs-to-see

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