Away We Go(2009)
Away We Go 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.
Away We Go (2009) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Sam Mendes, released on June 5, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Carmen Ejogo and Catherine O'Hara. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 657 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Mendes
- Writers:
- Vendela Vida, Dave Eggers
- Producers:
- Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf, Edward Saxon
- Cinematographer:
- Ellen Kuras
- Composer:
- Alexi Murdoch
- Production:
- Focus Features, Big Beach, Neal Street Productions, Edward Saxon Productions
- Budget:
- $17,000,000
- Revenue:
- $15,779,455
- Status:
- Released
Away We Go (2009) Trailer
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Away We Go Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Krasinski
as Burt Farlander
Maya Rudolph
as Verona De Tessant
Carmen Ejogo
as Grace De Tessant
Catherine O'Hara
as Gloria Farlander
Jeff Daniels
as Jerry Farlander
Allison Janney
as Lily
Jim Gaffigan
as Lowell
- Samantha Pryor
Samantha Pryor
as Ashley
Conor Carroll
as Taylor
Maggie Gyllenhaal
as LN
Josh Hamilton
as Roderick
- Bailey Harkins
Bailey Harkins
as Wolfie
Key crew
Directed by Sam Mendes, written by Vendela Vida and Dave Eggers, produced by Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf and Edward Saxon.
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Away We Go Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 657 ratings.
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Away We Go – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Away We Go online?
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Away We Go (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Away We Go?
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The main cast of Away We Go (2009) includes John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Carmen Ejogo, Catherine O'Hara and Jeff Daniels. The film was directed by Sam Mendes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Away We Go released?
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Away We Go was released on June 5, 2009 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Away We Go worth watching?
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Away We Go (2009) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 657 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Away We Go?
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