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C'mon C'mon

C'mon C'mon

Drama · 2021

Johnny and his young nephew forge a tenuous but transformational relationship when they embark on a cross-country trip to see life away from Los Angeles.

Movie details

C'mon C'mon

“Be funny, when you can.”

2021 Drama 1h 50m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

Johnny and his young nephew forge a tenuous but transformational relationship when they embark on a cross-country trip to see life away from Los Angeles.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Mike Mills

Written by

Mike Mills

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Johnny

Gaby Hoffmann

Gaby Hoffmann

Viv

Woody Norman

Woody Norman

Jesse

Scoot McNairy

Scoot McNairy

Paul

Molly Webster

Molly Webster

Roxanne

Jaboukie Young-White

Jaboukie Young-White

Fern

Deborah Strang

Deborah Strang

Carol

Court is in session

Put C'mon C'mon on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.