John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Catherine O'Hara ...( see more  see more... ) , Carmen Ejogo

A couple who is expecting their first child travel around the U.S. in order to find a perfect place to start their family. Along the way, they have misadventures and find fresh connections with an ass...( read more  read more... )ortment of relatives and old friends who just might help them discover "home" on their own terms for the first time.

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76% liked it

46,720 ratings

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66% liked it

163 critics

R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Sam Mendes

Release Date: June 5, 2009

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DVD Release Date: September 29, 2009

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  • February 6, 2010
    This movie was so cute, sweet, and funny. I loved it! There were a couple of hilarious scenes.
  • January 31, 2010
    It was really cute. The characters were likable (except for the ones who weren't supposed to be), and it had a pretty cool soundtrack. Sam Mendes excels at capturing the human-interest story. My only complaint was that it could be a bit slow at times.
  • January 14, 2010
    Probably the quirky gem of 2009, "AWAY WE GO" is just one of those satisfying little films that if you connect with it (and it's characters), you'll be left feeling very rewarded as the credits roll. I connected with it...



    AWAY WE GO is one of the best films of 2009...( read more). A very welcome stylistic change for Sam Mendes.
  • January 6, 2010
    Away We Go is a cute, spunky romance film that deals with the issue of pregnancy out of wedlock, which is very similar to Juno. This time around, our lovely couple's are in their late 20's, early 30's and are madly in love (just not married or engaged due to some r...( read more)idiculous anti-marriage sentiments). Upon realizing their situation, Burt and Verona set out on a road trip across country to discover the ideal place to raise a child. Along the way, the two discover more about themselves then they ever imagined.

    Newcomers John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph deliver strong performances. Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Catherine O'Hara also appear in supporting roles. Krasinski and Rudolph have an undeniably infectious chemistry together. Their an ideal couple that people can connect with because they're not an over-glamorized, stereotypical Hollywood couple. They're both average looking with noticeable flaws... it's nice to see average people on screen falling in love. I loved Gyllenhaal and O'Hara's portrayal of their characters... but both were drawn up to be too cartoonish. The scene's with them were humorous, but still served to cheapen the film.

    This film has a lot to say about relationships, and it serves to teach a valuable lesson. A sweet and touching rom com that is a bit more sophisticated than Juno, but fails to be as impressive. It is still worth your time though.

  • December 29, 2009
    Away we go is sort of a road movie that tells the story of a young couple expecting their first child, they decide to travel all across the U.S and to Montreal, Canada to decide which place is better for their child to live in. It is a movie full of joy, colorful, with some black...( read more) humor and drama. The rhythm is kinda slow but in my opinion it is meant to be that way. The locations are great, the various lanscapes from the different places are beautiful. The soundtrack is another thing you thank from this movie, every song is intended to fit to the scene it was on. The cast was really good, Maya Rudolph, usually known from its comedic roles, with this one she proves she can also do drama and in a very good way, John Krasinski also delivers a very good performance and the supporting roles of Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Catherine O'Hara deliver convincing acting jobs and helps the movie with his evolution. In conclusion, if you like the movies that leave you a smile on your face at the end, you should give a chance to Away We Go.
  • February 9, 2010
    yes! yes! yes! i'm gonna add this to my favorites. i love how simplicity can still enthrall me. a story of a young couple not who search far and wide for an ideal home, visiting different friends with different personalities in different cities. each friend they have also has the...( read more)ir take on how to raise children, making John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph relflect on their own. this movie is enchanting, superb and whimsical!
  • February 7, 2010
    it has a good story but it `s pooring
  • February 6, 2010
    This movie was a cute little flick.It had some funny situations and the story was o.k.It just seemed a bit over the top.John Krasinski was great.If it wasnt for him this movie would have sucked.
  • February 4, 2010
    First I got the soundtrack before seeing the film, but it was funny and something that I didnt execept it would be. I thought I would like it. But after seeing it at the theatre I really enjoyed myself.
  • February 2, 2010
    It was real. And well made. And good.

Critic Reviews


September 18, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times

Potentially poignant stories are presented with the same caricatural brusqueness or dispassion as the stories of people who are plain stupid. full review

June 12, 2009
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Away We Go comes with a pedigree that's undeniable, but this time the filmmakers benefit from the experience, and the audience barely breaks even. full review

June 12, 2009
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Krasinski and Rudolph make a convincing, uncertain young couple, a bit smarter than the usual slacker set. full review

June 11, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Sam Mendes' Away We Go is a film for nice people to see. full review

June 7, 2009
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com

This hapless and annoying episodic comedy is one road trip you'll probably wish you hadn't taken. full review

June 5, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

The main sin of Away We Go is simple dullness. full review

June 5, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Away We Go is an exploratory and occasionally bittersweet trek that takes unexpected turns and winds up in an emotionally satisfying place. full review

June 5, 2009
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Does it sound as if I hate this movie? Don't be silly. But don't be fooled. This movie does not like you. full review

June 4, 2009
Marcy Dermansky, About.com

Time and time again, Burt and Verona strike an artful pose while a guitar strums plaintive chords and mournful singer Alexi Murdoch tells the audience just how to feel. full review

June 3, 2009
Armond White, The New York Press

Away We Go is as calculated as any summer tentpole blockbuster. full review

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