Never Rarely Sometimes Always
Never Rarely Sometimes Always

Movie spotlight

Never Rarely Sometimes Always

2020
Movie
101 min
English

A pair of teenage girls in rural Pennsylvania travel to New York City to seek out medical help after an unintended pregnancy.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic86
Google Users85%
Director: Eliza HittmanGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A fiercely determined seventeen-year-old New Yorker, Autumn, travels to a women's reproductive health clinic in Pennsylvania with her best friend, Skylar, to seek an abortion. During their two-day journey, the friends must navigate the complex and often daunting process of obtaining the procedure while confronting societal judgments and their own personal struggles. The film intimately portrays their quiet resilience and the profound bond of friendship as they face an unexpected challenge.

Critical Reception

Never Rarely Sometimes Always received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise directed at its authentic and sensitive portrayal of a young woman's experience with reproductive healthcare. Critics lauded the film's naturalistic performances, intimate direction, and its understated yet powerful social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unflinching and empathetic look at a difficult subject.

  • Lauded for its raw, authentic performances, particularly from the lead actresses.

  • Recognized for its quiet power and effective social commentary without being preachy.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's realistic and sensitive depiction of a challenging topic, highlighting the strong performances and the emotional resonance of the story. Many found the film to be thought-provoking and impactful.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival. Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature.

Fun Fact

Director Eliza Hittman conducted extensive research and interviews with women and healthcare providers to ensure the film's accuracy and authenticity regarding the abortion process in the United States.

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SWITCH.

If 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' could be summed up in one word, it's “compassionate“. It is a heartbreaking and powerful experience that should be considered one of the year's most essential watches. Despite being incredibly subdued, it ...