Away We Go

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  • Opened June 5, 2009 
  • 1 hr 40 min
  • R | language and some sexual content
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 15+. More on child suitability

  • "Away We Go" is a contemporary comedy directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes from an original screenplay by Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida. The movie follows the journey of an expectant couple (John Krasinski of "The Office" and Maya Rudolph of Saturday Night Live), as they travel the U.S. in search of a place to put down roots and raise a family. Rounding out the cast are Jeff Daniels, Carmen Ejogo, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Hamilton, Allison Janney, Melanie Lynskey, Chris Messina, Catherine O’Hara, and Paul Schneider. "Away We Go" is produced and co-financed with Focus by Big Beach. Full synopsis

  • Cast: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Allison Janney, Catherine O'Hara
  • Director: Sam Mendes
  • Genres: Road Movie, Romantic Comedy, Comedy Drama, Comedy of Manners, Slice of Life

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TV Guide
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Like "Juno" or "Little Miss Sunshine," Away We Go is a small film, the kind of gem that's easy to crush with hype or overpraise. But, the fact is that few movies deal with feelings this profound with as much restraint as Mendes and his crew display here. Read full review

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Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

Rudolph, a comic force on "SNL," can speak volumes with the tilt of an eyebrow. She and Krasinski, of "The Office," are absolutely extraordinary. Ditto the film, which sneaks up and floors you. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

Burt and Verona are two characters rarely seen in the movies: thirtysomething, educated, healthy, self-employed, gentle, thoughtful, whimsical, not neurotic and really truly in love. Read full review

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USA Today
| Claudia Puig

A movie with memorable and engaging performances. Read full review

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Director Sam Mendes and Maggie Gyllenhaal on the set of "Away We Go."