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Now Is Good (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Now Is Good is a 2012 romantic drama directed by Ol Parker, starring Dakota Fanning as Tessa Scott, Joe Cole and Kaya Scodelario. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide.

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Now Is Good (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Ol Parker
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Goldcrest
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Now Is Good About?

The premise of Now Is Good without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young woman battling leukemia creates a bucket list of experiences she hopes to have before she dies. Among her desires is to lose her virginity, but the list encompasses more than just that one goal. She approaches life with a determined spirit, seeking to embrace every moment and find joy despite her circumstances.

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Cast & crew

Now Is Good Cast & Characters

Dakota Fanning leads the cast as Tessa Scott, with Joe Cole as Scott and Kaya Scodelario as Zoey Walker. Directed by Ol Parker; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ol Parker

More films directed by Ol Parker, best-rated first: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Ticket to Paradise, Office Romance and Imagine Me & You.

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Plot

Now Is Good Plot Summary

What happens in Now Is Good from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tessa Scott, Dakota Fanning is seventeen and living with terminal acute lymphoblastic leukemia. With the loyal help of her best friend, Zoey Walker, Kaya Scodelario, and a new neighbor, Adam, Jeremy Irvine, she begins to tick off a bucket list she hopes to complete before her time runs out. Together, they push boundaries and chase moments of joy, even as the weight of her illness never fully leaves the frame. Early on, the trio dares to test fate by attempting to connect with two boys they meet at a club, a reckless echo of their longing to feel alive in the shadow of Tessa’s prognosis.

Full summary

The whole story of Now Is Good, scene by scene

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Box office

Now Is Good Box Office

Now Is Good grossed $2.3 million worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.3M

International
$2.3M
Videos

Now Is Good Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Now Is Good.

'Now Is Good' Trailer HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Now Is Good?

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 illness does Tessa have?
Cars

Cars in Now Is Good

15 cars on screen, including the 1994 Rover 623 SK1 and the 1993 Volvo 240.

All 15 cars
  • 1994 Rover 623 SK1 in Now Is Good 1994 Rover 623 SK1 Important role
  • 1993 Volvo 240 in Now Is Good 1993 Volvo 240 Important role
  • 2011 Yamaha WR 125 X in Now Is Good 2011 Yamaha WR 125 X Important role
  • MCW Metrobus Mark 2 in Now Is Good MCW Metrobus Mark 2 Minor role
Details

Now Is Good Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “Voor ik Dood Ga” and “Agora Fico Bem”.

Also known as
  • Voor ik Dood Ga
  • Agora Fico Bem
  • Ahora y siempre
  • Agora é para Sempre
  • 17歳のエンディングノート
  • 爱正好
  • Ahora y siempre - Antes de que muera
  • Maintenant ou jamais
  • Je veux vivre
  • 活在当下
  • Сейчас самое время
  • Aşk
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  • Şimdi
  • Now is good - Jeder Moment zählt
  • Most jó
  • Niech będzie teraz
  • ขอบคุณวันนี้ที่เรายังมีเรา
  • Teď a tady
  • עכשיו זה טוב
  • 나우 이즈 굿
  • Acum e momentul
  • Agora e para Sempre
  • Най-добре сега
  • Саме час
  • 愛正好
  • Preden umrem

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FAQ

Now Is Good FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Now Is Good, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Now Is Good?

Now Is Good runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Now Is Good released?

Now Is Good was released on September 19, 2012.

Who directed Now Is Good?

Now Is Good was directed by Ol Parker.

More films by Ol Parker

Who is in the cast of Now Is Good?

Now Is Good stars Dakota Fanning as Tessa Scott, Joe Cole as Scott and Kaya Scodelario as Zoey Walker, among 20 credited actors.

How much did Now Is Good make at the box office?

Now Is Good grossed $2.3 million worldwide.

Does Now Is Good have a post-credit scene?

No. Now Is Good has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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