CODA (2021)
A hearing teenager in a deaf family must choose between her musical dreams and her devotion to the people she loves most.
CODA - Movie Information
- Original Title: CODA
- Release Year: 2021
- Directed by: Sian Heder
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 52m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 13, 2021 (Mexico - C), September 23, 2021 (Brazil - 14), March 31, 2022 (Italy), February 18, 2022 (Spain - 12), August 31, 2021 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: CODA: Kar ota-onaning farzandi (UZ), CODA: Ребёнок глухих родителей (RU), קודה (IL), No Ritmo do Coração (BR), 心之旋律 (HK), Coda - Kahden maailman välissä (FI), 코다 (KR), 健听女孩 (CN)
- Production Companies: Vendôme Pictures, Pathé, Picture Perfect Entertainment
- Production Countries: France, United States of America
CODA - Plot
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.
CODA - Trailer
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CODA - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Sian Heder
Main Cast
- Emilia Jones
- Marlee Matlin
- Troy Kotsur
- Eugenio Derbez
- Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
- Daniel Durant
- Amy Forsyth
- Kevin Chapman
- John Fiore
- Lonnie Farmer
Writers
- Sian Heder
Producers
- Jérôme Seydoux
- Philippe Rousselet
- Patrick Wachsberger
- Fabrice Gianfermi
CODA - FAQs
What does CODA stand for in the film?
CODA stands for Child of Deaf Adults. In the film, Ruby Rossi is the only hearing person in her deaf family, acting as their interpreter and bridge to the hearing world. The term reflects both her identity and the central tension she navigates throughout the story.
Is CODA based on a true story or another film?
CODA is a remake of the 2014 French film La Famille Bélier. While not based on a specific true story, it draws on real experiences of CODAs — children raised in deaf households — and was praised for its authentic portrayal of Deaf culture, partly thanks to its largely Deaf cast.
Who are the main actors in CODA?
The film stars Emilia Jones as Ruby, Marlee Matlin as her mother Jackie, Troy Kotsur as her father Frank, and Eugenio Derbez as her passionate music teacher Bernardo. Ferdia Walsh-Peelo plays Miles, Ruby's love interest, and Daniel Durant portrays her brother Leo.
Did CODA win any major awards?
CODA had a remarkable awards run. It won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur — making him the first deaf man to win an acting Oscar — and Best Adapted Screenplay for writer-director Sian Heder. It also won the SAG Award for Outstanding Cast.
Where can you stream CODA right now?
You can stream CODA on Apple TV. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Apple TV Amazon Channel subscribers can also access it as part of their subscription.
What is CODA about?
CODA follows Ruby Rossi, a teenager who is the only hearing member of her deaf family in Gloucester, Massachusetts. When she joins her school choir and discovers a gift for singing, she must choose between chasing her musical dreams and staying to support her family's struggling fishing business.
What is the age rating for CODA?
CODA is rated PG-13 in the United States. The rating reflects some language and mature thematic content, but the film is largely family-friendly and suitable for teenagers and older viewers. Many families have watched it together and found it an emotionally rewarding experience.
What are some movies similar to CODA?
If CODA moved you, you might love Flora and Son (2023), another music-driven coming-of-age drama, or The Fabelmans (2022), which also explores a young person's artistic passion against family pressures. Killer Diller (2004) shares a similar music-and-disability theme worth exploring too.
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