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CODA
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Directed by Sian Heder. With Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur.
7.9/10
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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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAs 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…
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MoviHero lists August 13, 2021 as the release date for CODA. Sian Heder is the listed director. The listed cast includes Emilia Jones as Ruby Rossi, Marlee Matlin as Jackie Rossi, Troy Kotsur as Frank Rossi, Eugenio Derbez as Bernardo Villalobos. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 13, 2021
GenresDrama · Romance · Music
Runtime1h 52m
DirectorSian Heder
CastEmilia Jones as Ruby Rossi, Marlee Matlin as Jackie Rossi, Troy Kotsur as Frank Rossi, Eugenio Derbez as Bernardo Villalobos
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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CODA runs 1h 52m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 2,778 votes. Updated Nov 10, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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“I cannot think of one person to whom I wouldn’t recommend “CODA,” an uplifting, emotionally rich movie from writer / director Sian Heder.”
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“Whilst I did quite enjoy this, I am struggling to see what all the fuss is about.”
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“Full Review and Analysis at SpotaMovie.com Produced and released by Apple in 2021, CODA is an inspiring movie.”
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“Admittedly, there is nothing brilliantly creative about the script, which is why I gave it only 8 stars.”
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