CODA
Directed by Sian Heder · 2021 ·
CODA (2021) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch in India
Not yet streaming in India — check local listings.
Why this score?
- Strong critic approval (94% positive).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
- Celluloid Score 82% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, music, romance pick
Not ideal for
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Is CODA worth watching?
Yes — CODA earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
CODA — Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2021. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is CODA about?
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.
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