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Ali & Ava · LeviOsa

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DramaRomance1h 35m

🍅94%

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94%

Tomatometer

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64%

Popcornmeter

6.7

TMDB

Storyline

Sparks fly after Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s tenants whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness while Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. As the pair begin to form a deep connection they have to find a way to keep their newfound passion from being overshadowed by the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.

Trailers

10 videos

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Official Trailer

Claire Rushbrook's Three Favourite Scenes in ALI & AVA | Altitude Films

Claire Rushbrook's Three Favourite Scenes in ALI & AVA | Altitude Films

Casting Director Shaheen Baig on Ali & Ava | Interview | Altitude Films

Casting Director Shaheen Baig on Ali & Ava | Interview | Altitude Films

Adeel Akhtar shares the dinner story that ended up in the Ali & Ava script | Tea with BAFTA

Adeel Akhtar shares the dinner story that ended up in the Ali & Ava script | Tea with BAFTA

First Date Questions with ALI & AVA | Altitude Films

First Date Questions with ALI & AVA | Altitude Films

Just Out of The Bath | Ali & Ava | Altitude Films

Just Out of The Bath | Ali & Ava | Altitude Films

Details

DirectorClio Barnard

ReleasedMar 2, 2022

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideMAU

Studios

Moonspun Films

BBC Film

BFI

Screen Yorkshire

Cast

Adeel Akhtar

Adeel Akhtar

Ali

Claire Rushbrook

Claire Rushbrook

Ava

Natalie Gavin

Natalie Gavin

Dawn

Macy Shackleton

Venice

Ellora Torchia

Ellora Torchia

Runa

Shaun Thomas

Shaun Thomas

Callum

Mona Goodwin

Mona Goodwin

Michelle

Krupa Pattani

Krupa Pattani

Usma

Vinny Dhillon

Vinny Dhillon

Jameela

Tasha Connor

Tasha Connor

Karen

Ariana Bodorova

Sarlota Nagyova

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

MUBI

MUBI Amazon Channel

Strand Releasing Amazon Channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Fandango At Home

Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

8 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Ali & Ava 's tender, naturalistic love story adds another powerful chapter to writer-director Clio Barnard's filmography.”

94% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Sophie Monks Kaufman

RTSight & SoundMay 14, 2026

Barnard presents a type of romance that involves not escape from one’s problems but acceptance of another’s.

C

Christina Newland

RTiNews.co.ukSep 19, 2024

In Clio Barnard's realist Bradford-set drama, love between a Bengali-British property owner and an older classroom assistant is complicated, but powerful.

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Justin Chang

RTLos Angeles TimesAug 4, 2022

Barnard has made an ode to the beauty of messy, imperfect lives and their ability to converge at improbably perfect moments. Maybe it ends a beat too soon, but then so do some of your favorite songs.

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William Stottor

RTLoud and Clear ReviewsJul 18, 2024

Ali & Ava might feel thematically slight, but this comforting drama warms the heart and soul with its central romantic relationship.

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Information

Title

Ali & Ava

Released

Mar 2, 2022

Rated

M

Region of Origin

United Kingdom

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 35m

Status

Released

Studios

Moonspun Films, BBC Film

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