# CODA (2021) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/coda-2021/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Sian Heder |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance |
| Runtime | 112 min |
| Festival premiere | Sundance 2021 (Grand Jury Prize) |

## Quick answer

CODA (2021) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. CODA — Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2021. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 74/100. Directed by Sian Heder.

## Critics consensus

CODA — Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2021. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Eugenio Derbez, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant, Amy Forsyth, Kevin Chapman, John Fiore, Lonnie Farmer

## Accolades

Premiered at Sundance 2021, where it won the Grand Jury Prize.

## Common questions

**Is CODA worth watching?**
CODA holds a 82% Celluloid Score. CODA — Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2021. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**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.

**Who directed CODA?**
CODA (2021) was directed by Sian Heder.

**What is the Celluloid Score of CODA?**
82% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 90%, Metascore 74/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**Where can I watch CODA?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the CODA page for current options.

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