Movie

Better Nate Than Ever

2022 · 92 min

A cheerful, heartfelt romp that celebrates big dreams and self-acceptance with humor and musical energy.

Tagline: Every adventure begins with a dream.
Overview: 13-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams but there’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play. When his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams.
How it feels: Warm, uplifting, light and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, coming-of-age, family, friendship
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 3 of 3
upliftingstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
coming-of-age
family
friendship
ambition
Places: big city
small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none