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Come Away (2020): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Come Away is a 2020 adventure drama directed by Brenda Chapman, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Alice Darling, Keira Chansa and Reece Yates. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
29%
worldwide gross
$1.7M
Echo Score
37
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Come Away (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Brenda Chapman
Genres
Adventure , Drama , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Come Away About?

The premise of Come Away without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the beautiful English countryside, siblings Alice and Peter, along with their brother David, enjoy a world of imaginative play. Their carefree existence is shattered by a family tragedy, forcing them to confront loss and hardship. Seeking adventure, Peter embarks on a quest that takes them to London, where they encounter a mysterious pawnshop owner. Alice discovers a comforting escape through a magical rabbit hole, while Peter embraces a heroic role, leading a group of "Lost Boys" into a realm filled with wonder and enchantment.

Come Away Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • parents
  • begins with voice over narration
  • reference to pan
  • stuffed toy rabbit
  • sword fight
  • make believe
  • riddle
  • pocket watch
  • pawnshop
  • pawn broker
  • father son relationship
  • brother brother relationship
+4 more
  • hand crushed
  • retelling
  • origin story
  • cultural appropriation
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Cast & crew

Come Away Cast & Characters

Gugu Mbatha-Raw leads the cast as Alice Darling, with Keira Chansa as Alice Littleton and Reece Yates as David Littleton. Directed by Brenda Chapman; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Brenda Chapman

More films directed by Brenda Chapman, best-rated first: Brave and The Prince of Egypt.

Full filmography
Ratings

Come Away Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Come Away 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10. Our Echo Score gives it 37/100, strongest in art & craft (55) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

37 /100

Come Away Echo Score Breakdown

In its overall execution, Come Away struggles to maintain coherence and engagement. While the film’s premise of merging two classic tales shows ambition, the narrative frequently falters, leading to inconsistent tone and diminishing emotional impact. Performances are occasionally affecting, but they are overshadowed by uneven pacing and unclear thematic focus. The combination of promising elements and recurrent structural weaknesses results in a viewing experience that feels disjointed and leaves a limited lasting impression.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 55

    In terms of art direction and craftsmanship, Come Away presents visually appealing images but lacks consistent execution. The cinematography often offers picturesque compositions and a muted palette, yet the production design and editing sometimes feel uneven. While individual frames are striking, the overall visual cohesion wavers, resulting in an aesthetic that alternates between polished moments and disjointed sequences.

  • Character & Emotion 50

    When it comes to character and emotion, the performances in Come Away are a mixed proposition. The cast, particularly the child actors and the lead portrayals, occasionally deliver nuanced and affecting moments. However, character depth and emotional resonance often remain underdeveloped, leaving relationships and motivations insufficiently explored. The result is sporadic empathy but a limited overall impact.

  • Story & Flow 30

    In terms of story and flow, Come Away struggles with coherence and pacing. The ambitious premise of blending familiar fairy tales fails to translate into an engaging plot, as scenes transition unevenly and thematic purpose remains ambiguous. While occasional narrative ideas show promise, the overall structure feels disjointed and diminishes audience investment in the tale.

  • Sensory Experience 45

    When considering sensory experience, the film offers moments of visual richness but limited audio engagement. The soundtrack and sound design rarely stand out, with only occasional lyrical motifs accompanying the muted visual palette. Though certain sequences present an atmospheric tone through imagery, the overall sensory cohesion lacks a strong, immersive feeling.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    In terms of rewatch factor, Come Away offers limited incentive for repeat viewings. The fragmented narrative and subdued emotional beats diminish its lasting appeal, and the blend of grounded drama with fleeting fantasy elements does not create a compelling cycle of discovery. As a result, there is little motivation to revisit its story.

Plot

Come Away Plot Summary

What happens in Come Away from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the soft glow of the evening, a mother’s calming voice resonates as she reads aloud the poignant lines of William Butler Yeats’ “The Stolen Child” to her three children—two lively boys and a gentle girl. The enchanting narrative revolves around David, Peter, and Alice, who live with their parents, Jack and Rose Littleton, in a quaint home nestled near a lush forest just outside London. As the children’s imaginations flourish, they find solace in the woodland realm, where Alice exhibits a unique maturity that contrasts with Peter’s spirited nature as he immerses himself in various roles, darting through the trees like a wild boy.

Full summary

The whole story of Come Away, scene by scene

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Box office

Come Away Box Office

Come Away grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $184,477 came from the US and Canada and $1.5 million (89%) from the rest of the world.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.7M

US & Canada
$184.5K
International
$1.5M
US & Canada 11% Rest of the world 89%
Videos

Come Away Trailers & Videos

6 videos: 1 trailer, 4 teasers and 1 clip.

All 6 videos
Official Trailer
  • Teaser :30 Home
  • Teaser :15 Home
  • Teaser :30 Imagination
  • Teaser Dream
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Come Away?

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

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What literary work does the mother read to her children?

Details

Come Away Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “Merveilles imaginaires” and “ปีเตอร์แพน กับ อลิซ ตะลุยแดนมหัศจรรย์”.

Also known as
  • Merveilles imaginaires
  • ปีเตอร์แพน กับ อลิซ ตะลุยแดนมหัศจรรย์
  • アリス&ピーターパン 始まりの物語
  • Двете страни на чудесата, მოდი იქიდან
  • Питер Пэн и Алиса в стране чудес
  • 远走高飞
  • Alice e Peter: Onde Nascem os Sonhos
  • Alice e Peter
  • 愛麗絲與夢幻島
  • Пітер Пен і Аліса в країні чудес
  • 컴어웨이
  • Era Uma Vez...
+15 more
  • Érase una vez...
  • Беше једном
  • Μια Φορά κι Έναν Καιρό
  • Piotruś Pan i Alicja w Krainie Czarów
  • דרך ארוכה
  • Đi Thật Xa
  • Jöjj velem
  • Die Magie der Träume
  • Hi havia una vegada...
  • Na cestách
  • 小飛俠與愛麗絲:魔幻奇緣
  • Pīters Pens un Alise Brīnumzemē
  • A fost odată...
  • Piteris Penas ir Alisa stebuklų šalyje
  • アリス&ピーター・パン はじまりの物語

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FAQ

Come Away FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Come Away, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Come Away?

Come Away runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Come Away released?

Come Away was released on November 13, 2020.

Who directed Come Away?

Come Away was directed by Brenda Chapman.

More films by Brenda Chapman

Who is in the cast of Come Away?

Come Away stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Alice Darling, Keira Chansa as Alice Littleton and Reece Yates as David Littleton, among 17 credited actors.

How much did Come Away make at the box office?

Come Away grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($184,477 domestic, $1.5 million international).

How is Come Away rated?

Come Away has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Come Away have a post-credit scene?

No. Come Away has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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