Away We Go (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2009, Away We Go is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sam Mendes, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Veronica expecting their first child, Burt's parents 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.

Who’s in it. Away We Go stars John Krasinski as Burt Farlander, Maya Rudolph as Verona De Tessant, Carmen Ejogo as Grace De Tessant and Catherine O'Hara as Gloria Farlander, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Away We Go has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Away We Go page.

If you liked it. Fans of Away We Go tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Away We Go (2009)?
In US, Away We Go is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Away We Go worth watching?
Away We Go holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Away We Go?
Away We Go stars John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Carmen Ejogo, Catherine O'Hara and Jeff Daniels.
When was Away We Go released?
Away We Go was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.