CODA poster

CODA (2021)

Film · 1h 52m · Rated PG-13

Drama, Musical, Romance

A young woman navigates family loyalty and her musical dreams, finding her voice in a world of silence.

Feel-good and intimate. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Apple TV+.

CODA parents guide

Some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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What is CODA about?

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed bySian Heder
StarringEmilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Eugenio Derbez, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant

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