Come from Away (film)
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Directed by | Christopher Ashley |
Written by | Irene Sankoff David Hein |
Based on | Come from Away by Irene Sankoff David Hein |
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Cinematography | Tobias A. Schliessler |
Edited by | Leslie Jones Virginia Katz |
Music by | Irene Sankoff David Hein |
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Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
Countries | United States Canada |
Language | English |
Come from Away is a 2021
The film was released on Apple TV+ on September 10, 2021, a day before the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.[3][4] It received highly positive reviews from critics.
Cast
- Petrina Bromley as Bonnie Harris and others
- Jenn Colella as Annette, Beverley Bass and others
- De'Lon Grant as Bob and others
- Joel Hatch as Claude Elliott and others
- Tony LePage as Garth, Kevin Tuerff and others
- Caesar Samayoa as Ali, Kevin Jung and others
- Q. Smith as Hannah O'Rourke and others
- Astrid Van Wieren as Beulah Davis and others
- Emily Walton as Janice Mosher and others
- Jim Walton as Doug, Nick Marson and others
- Sharon Wheatley as Diane Gray and others
- Paul Whitty as Oz Fudge and others
Characters
- Beverley Bass - American pilot
- Claude Elliott - Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland
- Hannah O'Rourke - Innkeeper
- Kevin T - Animal lover
- Bonnie Harris - SPCA worker
- Nick Marson - British oil executive
- Janice Mosher - Gander resident
- Diane Gray - Gander resident
- Oz Fudge - Constable
- Sharon Wheatley - Journalist
- Bob - Red Cross volunteer
- Sarah - Red Cross volunteer
- Frank - Red Cross volunteer
- Kelly - Red Cross volunteer
Production
In November 2017, it was announced that The Mark Gordon Company would produce a feature film adaptation of the musical, with Sankoff and Hein writing the screenplay and Christopher Ashley as director.[5] In an April 2019 interview, Sankoff and Hein stated that the intention was to film in Gander and cast lesser-known actors, with residents of Gander as film extras.[6]
On February 2, 2021, it was announced that due to the
Reception
Critical response
According to review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 98% of 42 critics have given the film a positive review, with an average rating of 8.3/10. The critics consensus reads: "Come from Away sifts through the wreckage of tragedy to find hope -- and the healing power of human connection."[9] On Metacritic, the film received a score of 83 out of 100 based on 9 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[10]
References
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (2 February 2021). "EOne to Make Feature Production of Tony-Winning Broadway Musical 'Come from Away'". Deadline.
- ^ Kennedy, Mark (September 7, 2021). "Tears triggered at filming of stage musical 'Come From Away'". Associated Press. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Aquillina, Tyler (February 2, 2021). "'Come From Away' coming from Broadway to your home with filmed stage production". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ Evans, Greg (August 4, 2021). "'Come From Away' Film Adaptation Gets Apple TV+ Premiere Date On Eve Of 9/11". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ Busch, Anita (16 November 2017). "Tony-Winning 'Come From Away' Director Boards Feature Film Adaptation For Mark Gordon Co". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ Teeman, Tim (6 April 2019). "How 9/11 Musical 'Come From Away' Conquered the World—but Don't Expect Hollywood Stars in the Movie". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (2 February 2021). "Filmed Version of 'Come from Away' Musical Set at Entertainment One". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (30 April 2021). "Apple Picks up eOne Feature Musical 'Come from Away'". Deadline.
- ^ "Come from Away". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ "Come From Away". Metacritic. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
External links
- Come from Away at IMDb