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CODA
2021 112 min France, United States of America PG-13 16+
★8.7
Drama, Music, Romance
Director: Sian Heder
🎭 Based on
«The Bélier Family»
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Description
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.
Budget:
$10M
Worldwide:
$1.91M
Starring
Emilia Jones
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Marlee Matlin
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Troy Kotsur
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Awards
Won 3 Oscars. 69 wins & 149 nominations total
Key opinion
CODA is widely regarded as a deeply moving and emotionally resonant coming-of-age story that succeeds through authentic representation. While some critics find the narrative structure to be familiar or conventional, the stellar performances and heartfelt family dynamics elevate the material into a highly impactful film.
| Acting | The cast—particularly Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin—delivers exceptional, career-defining performances that anchor the emotional core of the film. | |
| Culture | The film masterfully normalizes sign language and challenges traditional perceptions of deafness by centering the narrative on the lived experiences of a deaf family. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay effectively balances humor and deep pathos to elevate a standard coming-of-age premise into something genuinely uplifting. | |
| Originality | While many find the story's emotional sincerity and familiar tropes refreshing, others view the plot as ultimately unremarkable and formulaic. |