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All We Had (2016): Ratings & Plot

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All We Had is a 2016 drama. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
Metascore
48
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All We Had (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is All We Had About?

The premise of All We Had without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A teenage girl, Ruthie, and her mother, Rita, leave their home seeking a more stable life. They travel eastward and encounter numerous challenges along the way. Finding temporary respite in a small town, Rita secures employment at Tiny’s diner. There, they unexpectedly connect with Marty and Pam, a couple who offer them friendship, support, and a sense of belonging as they face uncertain circumstances.

All We Had Themes & Keywords

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  • transgender
  • f rated
  • cigarette smoking
  • smoking marijuana
  • marijuana
  • no opening credits
  • rape
  • co produced by director
  • directed by lead actress
  • directed by star
  • directorial debut
  • producer director
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  • produced by star
  • star as producer
  • diner
  • broker
  • recession
  • car repair
  • creep
  • getting high
  • pawn shop
  • dishwasher
  • curly hair
  • self medication
  • theft
  • dentist
  • alcoholics anonymous
  • mother daughter relationship
  • alcoholic
  • broke
  • three word title
  • independent film
  • title directed by female
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Ratings

All We Had Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave All We Had 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

All We Had Plot Summary

What happens in All We Had from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the backdrop of the 2008 economic crisis, single mother Rita Carmichael and her teenage daughter Ruthie set out on a quest for a new beginning in Boston. However, their aspirations hit a snag when car troubles deplete their already limited finances, leaving them stranded in a quaint Midwestern town.

In her moment of need, Rita finds herself at Tiny’s Diner, where she reaches out to the kind-hearted owner, Marty, for help. His generosity offers Rita and Ruthie a temporary refuge, enabling them to adjust to their new existence. As they carve out a routine, Ruthie strikes up an unexpected friendship with Pam, a waitress also facing personal battles.

Full summary

The whole story of All We Had, scene by scene

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Videos

All We Had Trailers & Videos

The trailer of All We Had.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know All We Had?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What year does the movie take place, marking the start of Rita and Ruthie's journey?

Details

All We Had Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Tot ce am avut” and “Todo Lo Que Teníamos”.

Also known as
  • Tot ce am avut
  • Todo Lo Que Teníamos
  • Tudo o que Tínhamos
  • Всё, что у нас было
  • 我们所拥有的一切
  • Alles was wir hatten
  • La nostra vita insieme
  • כל מה שהיה לנו
  • Всичко, което имахме
  • Viss, kas mums bijis
  • Az élet anyuval
  • 올 위 해드
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  • 我們所有的
  • 私の居場所の見つけかた

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FAQ

All We Had FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Post-Credit Scene

Runtime, release date, ratings and post-credit scenes of All We Had, each answered in a sentence.

How long is All We Had?

All We Had runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was All We Had released?

All We Had was released on December 9, 2016.

How is All We Had rated?

All We Had has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does All We Had have a post-credit scene?

No. All We Had has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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