Five Minutes More
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Five Minutes More

TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
English

Insights

IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users90%
Director: Ava DuVernayGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A grieving astrophysicist discovers a way to communicate with her recently deceased partner through echoes of spacetime. As she grapples with her loss, she must decide whether to pursue this fragile connection or accept the finality of death, all while navigating the ethical implications of tampering with cosmic phenomena.

Critical Reception

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What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and thought-provoking exploration of grief and science.

  • Lauded for the powerful performances of its lead actors.

  • Critiqued by some for its pacing in the second act, though the overall narrative is compelling.

Google audience: Viewers found the film to be a deeply moving and intelligent experience, with many highlighting the touching performances and the unique blend of science fiction and emotional drama. Some audiences felt the ending could have been more conclusive, but the overall sentiment was overwhelmingly positive.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress), Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama.

Fun Fact

The film's visual effects team painstakingly recreated nebulae and galaxies based on actual astronomical data to ensure scientific accuracy.

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