Now Is Good

Now Is Good

Live every moment, love every minute

Directed by Ol Parker

Produced by Goldcrest, Blueprint Pictures

2012103 min7.3 / 10

A tender, melancholic coming-of-age story about a dying teenager's quest to experience life and love before her time runs out.

A girl dying of leukemia compiles a list of things she'd like to do before passing away. Topping the list is her desire to lose her virginity.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Now Is Good sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.

  • Is Now Is Good violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Now Is Good scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Now Is Good end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Now Is Good easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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73/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity58

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise81

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Now Is Good, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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