What is the Metascore for Nowhere Special?

Nowhere Special has a Metascore of 74 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Nowhere Special streaming in?

Nowhere Special streams on U-NEXT in Japan; TVING in South Korea; ITVX in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Nowhere Special Review (2020) — 81% Celluloid Score

Item: Nowhere Special
Rating: 5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Uberto Pasolini · 2020 · Last reviewed August 26, 2026

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Answer Summary

Nowhere Special (2020) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

81%

Celluloid Score Recommended

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100% Editorial Rating

85% Audience snapshot · excluded

74 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 25m
Cast: James Norton , Daniel Lamont , Carol Moore , Valerie O'Connor
Country: Italy
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Nowhere Special (2020)

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Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on ITVX in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Nowhere Special by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
South Korea	TVING
United Kingdom	ITVX

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (100/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Nowhere Special worth watching?

Yes — Nowhere Special earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Uberto Pasolini resists melodrama at every turn, trusting quiet domestic scenes and a tender James Norton performance to carry the full weight of a father's impossible goodbye.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%).

What is Nowhere Special about?

When single father John is given only a few months left to live, he tries to find the perfect family for his young son while...

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Critic Reviews

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Nowhere Special Review: James Norton's Quiet Devastation

★★★★★ 5/5

Pasolini resists melodrama, trusting Norton's tender performance to carry a dying father's impossible search for his son's future family.

A weepie that earns every tear through restraint.

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