Begin Again (2014)
A disgraced music executive and a heartbroken songwriter find new harmony in the streets of New York.
Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.
How intense is Begin Again?
Begin Again has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What Begin Again feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarmingupliftingintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFull attention
Where to stream Begin Again
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Is Begin Again scary?
No. Begin Again is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Begin Again gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Begin Again sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Begin Again OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Begin Again?
Begin Again runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Begin Again?
Begin Again is streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Begin Again have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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