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JustWatch Come As You Are 2019

Directed by Richard Wong

Synopsis

Everyone has needs

Three young men with disabilities embark on a road trip to a brothel in Montreal catering to people with special needs to lose their virginity and embrace their independence.

Cast

Janeane Garofalo Hayden Szeto Gabourey Sidibe C. S. Lee Grant Rosenmeyer Ravi Patel Mike Brunlieb Netta Walker Delaney Feener Martha Kuwahara Daisye Tutor J. Salome Martinez

Director Director

Richard Wong

Producers Producers

Jacqueline E. Ingram Olivia Mascheroni Grant Rosenmeyer Barrett Stuart

Writer Writer

Erik Linthorst

Editor Editor

Richard Wong

Cinematography Cinematography

Richard Wong

Executive Producers Exec. Producers

Kelly Waller Geoffrey Enthoven Hans Canosa Ted Reilly John Baca Markie Glassgow Mariano Vanhoof

Production Design Production Design

Amy Frazzini

Set Decoration Set Decoration

Molly Hickey

Composer Composer

Jeremy Turner

Sound Sound

John Wong Tim Calistro Jason Neumann

Costume Design Costume Design

Vivian Pavlos

Studios

Chicago Media Angels Florida Hill The Black List Meridian Entertainment

Country

USA

Language

English

Alternative Titles

컴 애즈 유 아, Mission Paradis, Мужчины со слабостями, 后会有期, Cuando tu quieras, Nedotknutí, Ne Zaman İstersen, Inicjacja, 最瘋狂的旅程, Venha Como Você É, Ateik, koks esi, Mjesto za nas, Nāc, kāds esi, Έλα Όπως Είσαι, Come as you are - Roadtrip ins Leben, Vieni come sei, בואו איך שאתם, Приходь як є, Cuando tú quieras, Kanos rokik

Genres

Comedy Drama

Premiere

09 Mar 2019

• Israel Jerusalem Film Festival

22 Sep 2019

• Spain Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival

Theatrical

14 Feb 2020

• GreeceΚ
• FranceU

28 Jul 2022

• Russia18+

17 Jul 2020

• Germany12

Canada

22 Sep 2019

• Premiere18A Calgary Film Festival

France

02 Jun 2021

• TheatricalU Star Invest Films France

Germany

18 Mar 2022

• Physical12

Greece

23 Jul 2020

• TheatricalΚ

Israel

26 Jul 2019

• Premiere Jerusalem Film Festival

Italy

28 Jul 2022

• Theatrical

Russia

28 Feb 2020

• Digital18+

Slovakia

23 Jul 2020

• Theatrical15

Spain

23 Oct 2019

• Premiere Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival

UK

17 Jul 2020

• Digital15

USA

09 Mar 2019

• Premiere South by Southwest Film Festival

14 Feb 2020

• Theatrical

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More Review by mikemak

My best friend made a movie.

He read a script he loved in a workshop seven years ago and never forgot about it. He'd make a point to check up on the rights every six months or so, until the powers that be finally let him take a crack at putting it together.

For the past three years, this film has been his whole life. He built it from the ground up, operating on his own without any sort of net. He attached to the cast, among others, Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe and Janeane Garofalo. He found a director -- Richard Wong, supremely talented -- and independent financing himself. Franklin Leonard and The Black List later came on as co-producers…

Translate Translated from by Review by kyle ★★

cast gabourey sidibe in a rom com right now i am SMITTEN

also cast actors with disabilities next time !

Translate Translated from by Review by SonofTedLasso ★★★★½ Liked

"Operation copulation is a go."

Loved this. For sure one of the best films I've seen centered around losing one's virginity. Through trials and tribulations on their road trip to a brothel in Montréal, this really made me root for these guys. Not only for them to make it there, but to also achieve their goals of getting laid. It does a great job of highlighting the needs of people with disabilities in a comedic but also sensitive manner. Made me laugh along the way and it's a feel-good film I'd totally watch again.

Translate Translated from by Review by Amy Andrews ★★★½ 2

Well intentioned, funny and poignant in parts, but why oh why oh why have able bodied actors play these central parts?

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Translate Translated from by Review by Dan O'Neill ★★★

Just sweet and funny enough to get past the fact that it didn't cast people with disabilities. But seriously, next time they should.

Translate Translated from by Review by Greg Dundee ★★★★★ Liked

There are a lot of movies about bros trying to get laid, and probably just as many that make a joke out of disabled characters. And then there is this rare gem of a film. Come As You Are is a surprisingly touching comedy that addresses some sensitive issues with class. This is a film about friendship, love, loss, and ultimately dignity. A truly excellent script, wonderfully directed and with an absolutely stella cast - discovering this one was a real treat.

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Translate Translated from by Review by 12drue 🎞️ ★★★ Liked

Dieses Remake eines belgischen Filmes beginnt eher schleppend und etwas sperrig, nicht jeder Witz zündet anfangs. Wenn man die Figuren aber besser kennenlernt, werden sie auch sympathischer, sodass man mit ihnen mitfühlen und -fiebern kann. Der Film steigert sich so zunehmend bis zum großartigen Ende.

Translate Translated from by Review by Sean Liebe ★★★½ Liked

Legitimately funny. Was not expecting all the feels.

Translate Translated from by Review by Dunnfour ★★★★ Liked

I’m genuinely surprised I haven’t heard a soul talk about this film. I know it’s rather small and doesn’t have large names attached, but this is one of the best I’ve seen all year. Come As You Are is not a Nirvana documentary. It’s a witty and insightful look at disability, friendship, and independence. Three disabled friends go on a road trip to Canada to visit a specialized brothel. If that doesn’t get your attention I don’t know what will. The chemistry between the four leads are undeniable and carries the movie far beyond the road trip tropes. For the first time in a while I can say that a comedy is one of my favorites of the year so far. Don’t miss this one this year.

Translate Translated from by Review by Tim McClelland ★★★★ Liked

This movie was fantastic! This is how you make a movie with a little bit of raunchiness that is also packed to the brim with heart and humor. This movie had me laughing constantly all while it tried to drive me to tears. I loved the characters and the crazy journey they took so it was easy to be invested in this film. This is a movie that can make you feel sad, but when it's over, you'll feel better for having seen it. The movie imparts life lessons along with some dirty humor and I loved every second of it. This movie will make you smile and it gets a serious recommendation from me.

Translate Translated from by Review by joshrowley ★★★

Foul-mouthed; funny; insightful; raunchy; sad; simple; uneven.

Translate Translated from by Review by tara ★★★★ 1

There are very few ways to do a film about disabilities right. This film gets that.

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