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Four Good Days

2021 1h 40m EN
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6.8
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54%
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52
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6.6
IMDB
★6.8TMDB · 296🥫54%Rotten Tomatoes●52Metacritic★6.6IMDB · 16,276
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Synopsis
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A mother helps her daughter work through four crucial days of recovery from substance abuse.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Rodrigo García
Writers
Rodrigo García, Eli Saslow
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America, Canada

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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WORLD

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rodrigo García, shot by Igor Jadue-Lillo. 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 Edward Shearmur. 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 Lauren Connelly 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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Glenn Close and Mila Kunis and Stephen Root carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10344522 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Rodrigo García directs. Igor Jadue-Lillo behind the camera. Edward Shearmur scores. Lauren Connelly cuts. Produced in United States of America, Canada. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 5 years ago.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.
  • 3Directed by Rodrigo García, shot by Igor Jadue-Lillo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Edward Shearmur. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Lauren Connelly shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Glenn Close and Mila Kunis and Stephen Root carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt10344522 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Igor Jadue-Lillo
Original score
Edward Shearmur
Editing
Lauren Connelly
Production design
Brandon Mendez
Costume design
Michele Michel
Runtime
100 min · 1h 40m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Box office
$843,965
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R
Rotten Tomatoes
54% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic
52/100
IMDB rating
6.6/10 · 16,276 votes
MPAA
R

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 nominations total

Also by

Rodrigo García

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Community reviews

What people are saying

  • Alunauwie
    ★ 10/10

    Four Good Days delivers a heartfelt and realistic portrayal of drug addiction and its toll on both users and their families, based on a true story. Strong performances—especially from Mila Kunis—and grounded storytelling make this an emotionally resonant and impactful film. It's a raw yet hopeful reminder of the struggles behind recovery. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Production companies

Who made it

  • Productivity Media

    Productivity Media

    CA

  • Indigenous Media

    Indigenous Media

    US

  • Oakhurst Entertainment

    Oakhurst Entertainment

    US

  • Vertical

    Vertical

    US

Key crew

  • Production DesignBrandon Mendez
  • Sound MixerMatt Thompson
  • Costume DesignMichele Michel
  • Set DecorationChristian Corio
  • EditorLauren Connelly
  • CastingVeronica Collins Rooney
  • ProducerJacob Avnet
  • ProducerRodrigo García
  • ProducerJon Avnet
  • ProducerMarina Grasic
  • ProducerJai Khanna
  • Production SupervisorLauren Miller
  • SongsDiane Warren
  • Stand InMichelle Matule

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • drug addiction
  • relapse
  • heroin withdrawl
  • mother daughter relationship

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Premiere2020-01-23· Sundance Film Festival
  • Theatrical (limited)2021-04-30R
  • Digital2021-05-21R

Also known as

International titles

  • 四个好日子CN
  • 美妙四日CN
  • Quatro Dias a Teu LadoBR
  • 4 DíasMX

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