All the Bright Places (2020)
Kernel Score: 86% · 2,992 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: 2020-02-28
Runtime: 108 minutes
Is All the Bright Places worth watching?
Worth watching. A teen romance that deals honestly with grief and mental health. It is sentimental and aimed at younger viewers, but the two leads are likeable and viewers rate it highly.
Watch it if you
- liked The Perks of Being a Wallflower
- enjoy teen romance with real emotional weight
- are happy to cry at a movie
Skip it if you
- dislike sentimental teen drama
- want to avoid stories about mental health and loss
Best for: Cosy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch All the Bright Places
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two teens facing personal struggles form a powerful bond as they embark on a cathartic journey chronicling the wonders of Indiana.
All the Bright Places parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that All the Bright Places is an R-rated drama dealing with suicide, depression, and PTSD among teens.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Deals directly with suicide and its aftermath; rated R for mature themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like All the Bright Places
If you liked All the Bright Places, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) — 87%: Teen drama about friendship, pain and healing
- Girl, Interrupted (1999) — 86%: Drama about young people dealing with mental illness
- Ordinary People (1980) — 83%: Serious family drama about grief and mental health
- Harold and Maude (1971) — 85%: Odd, tender romance about a young man and an older woman
- My First Summer (2020) — 89%: Warm coming-of-age film with high viewer love
- Center of My World (2016) — 80%: German coming-of-age drama about first love
Director
Brett Haley
Cast
- Elle Fanning as Violet
- Justice Smith as Finch
- Alexandra Shipp as Kate
- Kelli O'Hara as Sheryl
- Lamar Johnson as Charlie
- Virginia Gardner as Amanda
- Felix Mallard as Roamer
- Sofia Hasmik as Brenda
- Keegan-Michael Key as Embry
- Luke Wilson as James
All the Bright Places FAQ
Is All the Bright Places worth watching?
Worth watching. A teen romance that deals honestly with grief and mental health. It is sentimental and aimed at younger viewers, but the two leads are likeable and viewers rate it highly.
Where can I watch All the Bright Places?
In the US you can stream All the Bright Places on Netflix.
Is All the Bright Places OK for kids?
All the Bright Places is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that All the Bright Places is an R-rated drama dealing with suicide, depression, and PTSD among teens.
What movies are like All the Bright Places?
If you liked All the Bright Places, try The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Girl, Interrupted, Ordinary People and Harold and Maude.