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Kodachrome 2017

“Over time, everything develops”

★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 R DramaComedy Released
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What is Kodachrome?

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Kodachrome" (2017). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
2017
Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Release date
Sep 8, 2017
Studios
21 Laps Entertainment, The Gotham Group, Motion Picture Capital
Genres
Drama, Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
Episode runtime
~105 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
21 Laps Entertainment, The Gotham Group, Motion Picture Capital

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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Kodachrome" (2017).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or viewership.
Omit any detail not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Kodachrome (2017)
Genre: Drama and Comedy [1]
Runtime: 1h 45m [1]
Release Date (US): 04/07/2018 [1] (Note: Source [2] says April 20, 2018, by Netflix. I should stick to the specific dates provided).
Premiere: World premiere at 2017 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2017 [2].
Director: Mark Raso [3].
Cast: Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis, Elizabeth Olsen, Bruce Greenwood [3].
Plot: Matt Ryder is convinced to drive his estranged and dying father Benjamin Ryder cross country to deliver four old rolls of Kodachrome film to the last lab in the world that can develop them before it shuts down for good. Along with Ben's nurse Zooey

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Should you watch it?

“An estranged son drives his dying father across the country to develop final rolls of film.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a compelling central performance by Ed Harris as the dying father.
  • Explores the poignant transition from analog photography to the digital age.
  • Offers a character-focused journey centered on repairing a strained family relationship.
Keep in mind
  • The film follows a predictable road-trip narrative structure that may feel familiar to some viewers.

Watch it if you enjoy emotionally resonant dramas about family reconciliation and the passage of time.

The film maintains a balanced dramedy tone with a steady, character-focused pace suitable for adult audiences.

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Where can I watch Kodachrome?

The film was released by Netflix on April 20, 2018.

Is this film worth watching?

With a runtime of one hour and 45 minutes, it is a concise drama that has received a 64 percent rating on the ČSFD platform.

How long is the film?

The total duration of the movie is one hour and 45 minutes.

Is this a series or a standalone film?

Kodachrome is a standalone feature film directed by Mark Raso.

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