CODA (2021)
Kernel Score: 90% · 2,512 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
Released: 2021-08-13
Runtime: 112 minutes
Is CODA worth watching?
Must-watch. A hearing teen in a deaf fishing family chases her love of singing. It's warm, funny and honest about family, and the cast, including deaf actors, makes it feel real.
Watch it if you
- like heartfelt family stories
- enjoy music and coming-of-age dramas
- want a crowd-pleaser with real feeling
Skip it if you
- dislike sentimental movies
- want gritty realism
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch CODA
- Stream: Apple TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.
CODA parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that CODA is a PG-13 coming-of-age drama about a hearing teen in a deaf family balancing music dreams with family duty.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Includes a mild teen first-love romance subplot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like CODA
If you liked CODA, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Bélier Family (2014) — 78%: The French film this one remakes
- Sound of Metal (2020) — 87%: Deafness and music treated seriously
- Sing Street (2016) — 87%: Coming-of-age music story with heart
- Begin Again (2014) — 80%: Warm, music-driven second-chance story
- A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) — 89%: Sensitive story about deafness and young people
- Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) — 91%: Tearjerking family story that wins you over
Director
Sian Heder
Cast
- Emilia Jones as Ruby Rossi
- Marlee Matlin as Jackie Rossi
- Troy Kotsur as Frank Rossi
- Eugenio Derbez as Bernardo Villalobos
- Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Miles
- Daniel Durant as Leo Rossi
- Amy Forsyth as Gertie
- Kevin Chapman as Brady
- John Fiore as Tony Salgado
- Lonnie Farmer as Arthur
CODA FAQ
Is CODA worth watching?
Must-watch. A hearing teen in a deaf fishing family chases her love of singing. It's warm, funny and honest about family, and the cast, including deaf actors, makes it feel real.
Where can I watch CODA?
In the US you can stream CODA on Apple TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is CODA OK for kids?
CODA is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that CODA is a PG-13 coming-of-age drama about a hearing teen in a deaf family balancing music dreams with family duty.
What movies are like CODA?
If you liked CODA, try The Bélier Family, Sound of Metal, Sing Street and Begin Again.