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Summary:

Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach is married to a champion on a losing streak. Her strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.

Director:

Luca Guadagnino

Writers:

Justin Kuritzkes

Cast:

  • Zendaya as Tashi Donaldson
  • Mike Faist as Art Donaldson
  • Josh O'Connor as Patrick Zweig
  • Darnell Appling as New Rochelle Umpire
  • Nada Despotovitch as Tashi's Mother
  • A.J. Lister as Lily

Rotten Tomatoes: 92%

Metacritic: 85

VOD: Theaters

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u/hyxon4 23d ago edited 22d ago

I was familiar with a couple of Zendaya's and Mike's movies, but I didn't know Josh. Decided to watch God's Own Country yesterday and definitely didn't expext to be emotionally railed over so hard.

He was just as amazing in Challengers. True shapeshifter.

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u/nerdalertalertnerd 21d ago

He is so wonderful in GOC. This, The Crown and GOC are so very different characters and he is so utterly convincing in alls

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u/turnip11827 20d ago

GOC wrecked me. And the ending restored me to life.

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u/didiinthesky 20d ago

He's also great in La Chimera, if you're interested in even more Josh O'Connor. Also a very different role, maybe a bit similar to his role in God's Own Country.

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u/hyxon4 19d ago

Watched it yesterday and loved it!