Four Good Days
Four Good Days

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Four Good Days

2021
Movie
100 min
English

A mother helps her daughter work through four crucial days of recovery from substance abuse.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users76%
Director: Rodrigo GarcíaGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A mother struggles to help her estranged daughter navigate 11 crucial days as the daughter attempts to get clean from a debilitating drug addiction. The intense journey is fraught with emotional turmoil, relapses, and the deep-seated challenges of overcoming long-term substance abuse. Their fraught relationship is tested to its limits as they confront the past and fight for a hopeful future.

Critical Reception

Four Good Days received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise directed towards the performances of Glenn Close and Mila Kunis. While some critics found the narrative somewhat predictable, the emotional weight and raw portrayal of addiction resonated with many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mila Kunis and Glenn Close deliver powerful, emotionally resonant performances that anchor the film.

  • The film offers a raw and often difficult portrayal of addiction and its impact on family dynamics.

  • While compelling, the narrative occasionally falls into predictable dramatic territory.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film, highlighting the strong acting from the lead actresses and the honest depiction of the struggles associated with drug addiction. Many found it a moving and impactful story.

Fun Fact

Mila Kunis has stated that preparing for this role was one of the most difficult experiences of her acting career due to the emotional and physical demands of portraying a person struggling with addiction.

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Alunauwie

Four Good Days delivers a heartfelt and realistic portrayal of drug addiction and its toll on both users and their families, based on a true story. Strong performances—especially from Mila Kunis—and grounded storytelling make this an emotio...

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