Never Let Me Go (2010)
Childhood friends navigate a tender love triangle and a melancholy fate in a secluded English boarding school.
As children, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy spend their childhood at an idyllic and secluded English boarding school. As they grow into adults, they must come to terms with the complexity and strength of their love for one another while also preparing for the haunting reality awaiting them.
How intense is Never Let Me Go?
Never Let Me Go has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Never Let Me Go feels like
- Tone
- melancholybleakintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Never Let Me Go
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Is Never Let Me Go scary?
No. Never Let Me Go is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Never Let Me Go gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Never Let Me Go sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Never Let Me Go OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Never Let Me Go?
Never Let Me Go runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Never Let Me Go?
Never Let Me Go is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Never Let Me Go have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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