Come from Away 2021
“When the world stood still, they came together.”
What is Come from Away?
Come from Away is a 2021 musical film directed by Christopher Ashley that captures a live stage performance of the Broadway production. The film is a recording of the 2017 musical written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 9, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Studios
- Entertainment One, Junkyard Dog Productions, RadicalMedia
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 59 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~107 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Entertainment One, Junkyard Dog Productions, RadicalMedia
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
Come from Away is a 2021 musical film directed by Christopher Ashley that captures a live stage performance of the Broadway production. The film is a recording of the 2017 musical written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. The story centers on the events following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, when 38 flights carrying 7,000 airline passengers were grounded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. As the local residents host these travelers, referred to as come from aways, the community and the visitors come together to find hope and kindness during a global crisis. The production was filmed live on stage at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater in New York. The film, which is categorized as comedy and drama, has a runtime of one hour and 47 minutes. It was released in the United States on September 9, 2021, and later became available on Apple TV. The original stage production is recognized as a Tony Award-winning musical. The cast includes performers such as Petrina Bromley, Jenn Colella, De'Lon Grant, and Joel Hatch.
Should you watch it?
“A small Canadian town welcomes thousands of stranded airline passengers following the September 11 attacks.”
- Features a live recording of the Tony Award-winning Broadway stage production.
- Tells a remarkable true story of human kindness and community resilience.
- Provides a high-quality filmed version of a critically acclaimed musical performance.
- Viewers who do not enjoy the format of a filmed stage musical may find the presentation less immersive than a traditional film.
Watch it if you appreciate uplifting true stories and the theatrical energy of live Broadway performances.
The film maintains a hopeful and compassionate tone throughout its one hour and forty-seven minute runtime and is rated PG-13.
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Where can I stream Come from Away?
The film is available to stream on Apple TV.
Is this film worth watching?
The production is a Tony Award-winning musical that has been praised for its ability to deliver hope and kindness.
How long is the film?
The runtime of the film is one hour and forty-seven minutes.
Is this a traditional movie or a stage recording?
It is a filmed version of the live Broadway stage musical.
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