# Nowhere Special (2020) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/nowhere-special/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Editorial Rating | 100/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 85% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Uberto Pasolini |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 145 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2020 |

## Quick answer

Nowhere Special (2020) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Uberto Pasolini resists melodrama at every turn, trusting quiet domestic scenes and a tender James Norton performance to Critics and audiences diverge (100% critic vs 85% audience). Metascore 74/100. Directed by Uberto Pasolini.

## Celluloid verdict

Uberto Pasolini resists melodrama at every turn, trusting quiet domestic scenes and a tender James Norton performance to carry the full weight of a father's impossible goodbye.

## Synopsis

When single father John is given only a few months left to live, he tries to find the perfect family for his young son while...

## Cast

James Norton, Daniel Lamont, Carol Moore, Valerie O'Connor

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2020.

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: ITVX
South Korea: TVING
Japan: U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Nowhere Special worth watching?**
Nowhere Special holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Uberto Pasolini resists melodrama at every turn, trusting quiet domestic scenes and a tender James Norton performance to carry the full weight of a father's impossible goodbye.

**What is Nowhere Special about?**
When single father John is given only a few months left to live, he tries to find the perfect family for his young son while...

**Who directed Nowhere Special?**
Nowhere Special (2020) was directed by Uberto Pasolini.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Nowhere Special?**
81% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (100/100), Metascore (74/100), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (7.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Nowhere Special?**
Nowhere Special is on ITVX in the United Kingdom; on TVING in South Korea; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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