Away We Go movie poster

Away We Go

June 5, 2009 1h 38m 6.7/10 (608 votes)

Originally released in 2009. Away We Go is a drama/comedy film. directed by Sam Mendes.

Starring John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, and Carmen Ejogo

Synopsis

Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Verona expecting their first child, Burt's parents inexplicably decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 5, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (608 votes)
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Budget $17M Production budget
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Box Office $15.8M 0.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$17,000,000
Revenue
$15,779,455

Production Companies

  • Focus Features
  • Big Beach
  • Neal Street Productions
  • Edward Saxon Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Away We Go about?

Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Verona expecting their first child, Burt's parents inexplicably decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place...

Who directed Away We Go?

Away We Go was directed by Sam Mendes.

How long is Away We Go?

Away We Go has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Away We Go released?

Away We Go was released on June 5, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Away We Go?

The main cast of Away We Go includes John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Carmen Ejogo, Catherine O'Hara, Jeff Daniels.

Is Away We Go worth watching?

Away We Go has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 608 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.