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Sometimes Always Never

2019, Movie, 1h 31min

Alan is a stylish tailor with moves as sharp as his suits. He has spent years searching tirelessly for his missing son Michael who stormed out over a game of Scrabble. With a body to identify and his family torn apart, Alan must repair the relationship with his youngest son and solve the mystery of an online player who he thinks could be Michael, so he can finally move on and reunite his family.

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Glenn Kenny

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...a sometimes wobbly, sometimes engaging, always well-acted tale of family estrangement and reconciliation.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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The film positively twinkles with insouciance, and is performed with aplomb, particularly by Bill Nighy...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Roger Moore

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...a perfectly wistful Billy Nighy star vehicle.

Read full review at Movie Nation

Critic Kambole Campbell

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The script is astute and funny.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Tara Mcnamara

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The offbeat script, finding the quiet quirkiness in mundane characters, and the strong contrasting color palette show that director Carl Hunter could be England's answer to Wes Anderson.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Frequently asked questions

What is Sometimes Always Never about? Toggle content

Sometimes Always Never tells the story of Alan, a charismatic tailor with a passion for Scrabble, who has spent years searching for his missing son Michael, who disappeared after a heated game of Scrabble. When a new lead surfaces, Alan must navigate his complicated relationships with his family and an online player who may hold the key to solving the mystery of Michael's disappearance. With a witty script and outstanding performances from Bill Nighy and Sam Riley, this comedy-drama is a heartwarming exploration of family, love, and the power of words.

Where can I stream Sometimes Always Never? Toggle content

You can stream Sometimes Always Never on: Apple TV Store

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