When a single father to a teenage daughter learns that he has a fatal brain tumor, he takes her on a road trip to find the mother who abandoned her years before and to try to teach her every... Read allWhen a single father to a teenage daughter learns that he has a fatal brain tumor, he takes her on a road trip to find the mother who abandoned her years before and to try to teach her everything she might need over the rest of her life.When a single father to a teenage daughter learns that he has a fatal brain tumor, he takes her on a road trip to find the mother who abandoned her years before and to try to teach her everything she might need over the rest of her life.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total
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- (as Timothy MacDonald)
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Don't Make Me Go' is a heartfelt road trip drama focusing on family, love, and mortality. The film is lauded for its emotional story, strong performances by John Cho and Mia Isaac, and realistic character portrayals. However, it faces criticism for its ending, which some find surprising yet disappointing or implausible. The handling of sensitive themes and the depiction of flawed characters are appreciated, though opinions on certain scenes and pacing are mixed.
Featured reviews
The story itself was amazing, the relation between father and daughter, the things he tried to do for her, the way she de with things in her life, but in my opinion there was no need for the nude scene in the beginning of the movie. It could be a good family movie.
Teary movie that really throws a curve ball. Great road trip between daughter and father... except for the final drive...still waiting for him to see the meteor shower...and the frontal nudity...what's the big deal.?
First time I've ever cried watching a movie, and I don't even have children but I could still relate. Me and my girl cried like waterfalls. I really recommend this one and the acting is excellent.
Watching this just sad and sad keep going but end up some happy ending I assume. That's quite a real life situation that so many things are unpredicted and we can't control. The message of this drama is quite clear - Live at the moment and hold tight for your loved ones. U never know what will happen tomorrow. The acting skills of both father and daughter are quite good. For a teen actress, I can see her potential and hope more chance to see her act in the future. The planning not go to the way it suppose to make me impress about this movie, thought it would be some chicle ending but surprise at the end. Writer did a good job.
I'm a father of two. A 14 year old son and a 6 year old daughter who thinks she's 26 lol. I had a brain tumor when I was 25 and had to think about how my family would make it, if I didn't survive the operation.
I cant imagine being a single parent without grand parents, or an uncle to support my children.
This movie touched me. It made me feel that I'm not alone in the feelings I have for my children. Parents want to care for their kids, even if we don't know the absolute best way how.
I think it was well written, the road trip scenes were beautiful, the message was great. I loved it. We ate all doing the best we can. Hopefully, for the greater good for our children.
I cant imagine being a single parent without grand parents, or an uncle to support my children.
This movie touched me. It made me feel that I'm not alone in the feelings I have for my children. Parents want to care for their kids, even if we don't know the absolute best way how.
I think it was well written, the road trip scenes were beautiful, the message was great. I loved it. We ate all doing the best we can. Hopefully, for the greater good for our children.
Did you know
- TriviaNew Zealand only allows left-hand drive cars if they are old; this is why Max drives such an old vehicle, since the film is set in the United States.
- GoofsThe scene when Wally runs from the hotel and takes the Grand Wagoneer was supposed to be set in Florida. However, Florida does not have mountains and Interstate 10 is in the Panhandle, which is over two hundred miles north of Tampa.
- SoundtracksRiot
Written and Performed by Hugh Masekela
Courtesy of The Verve Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Details
- Runtime
- 1h 49m(109 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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