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Better Together

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Tragedy ignites a group of teens to find a legendary landmark hidden in the wilderness. Together, they navigate the adventure while confronting the darkness within themselves. Channeling teen classics like The Goonies and The Breakfast Club, the story wrestles with depression, anxiety, doubt, and identity. What Rhymes with Reason sparks a fun and emotional tale of hope for teens and families of the social media age, reminding everyone that no one has to struggle alone.

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Christie Cronan Common Sense Media 02/20/2024
This modern take on The Goonies meets The Breakfast Club tackles important mental health topics like anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention in a way that's relatable to teens Go to Full Review
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Lorraine 10/11/2023 Eli was my favorite character! I think this movie would be perfect to show in high school students who may be experiencing the same thing. See more Edward 10/11/2023 Great movie Very well thought out about not letting emotions get to you and to reach out for help See more Ashish G @Ashishgunjal7 4h I felt this is movie is a heartfelt adventure-drama that mixes friendship, personal struggles, and hope in a meaningful way. The movie has a positive message and focuses on how people can support each other through difficult times. What I liked most is that it feels genuine and relatable, specially for younger audiences. The story is simple but engaging, with an uplifting journey that leaves you with a thoughtful message by the end. Go for it. See more R T @RT37194242 1d Such a heartwarming watch. The chemistry between the cast during the fun moments and that chaotic live-streamed road trip was so much fun to watch. What really sold it for me, though, was how they handled the conflict. Watching them move past their arguments, come back together, and genuinely comfort each other through everything felt incredibly raw and honest. It has a ton of heart. See more exotiic T @RT06070995 02/24/2025 The movie isn’t so terrible but it has so many flaws.. The acting is so bad, snooze fest!!!! The dialogue sounds so A.I. The casting was horrible, why cast a man that looks 40 years old to play a high schooler.. Jesse looks like a wet sock. Billy was an awful name to pick. Who names their child Billy nowadays. Zach was just an edgy emo kid who tries to act tuff and was too cringe. But i do like Eli and Savanna as a character. But the character growth was just not it. Holy hell absolutely dog slobber movie. The script is also something to complain about. The slang in this movie is just dead and now used ironically. Who the hell says “no hecking way”. In the scene where Zach was intimidated by another, Zach yells “5..6..7…8.” Then he starts howling. Oh my god, i wanted to pick out my eyes out with a hot screw driver. I bursted our laughed that was just so cringeworthy holy hell this movie should’ve never been thought of. I get the message this movie is tryna portray, but it’s so bad it’s just unwatchable. Reena’s make up was so horrifying to look at. Her eye highlighter was an absolute wreck and her contour was super unblended. It’s like watching a toddler color within the lines. The music is absolutely cringey, ear bleed worthy, and shouldn’t be used. It sounds too robotic and repetitive. However, i do like the setting. The Oklahoman outdoors and downtown being use, was really smart. I do like the theme. But everything else was just an absolute mess.. Bad movie, wouldn’t recommend! This movie is definitely a wannabe Breakfast club mixed with some outdoor adventure activity, and is so low budget. I wasted my time on this movie. I should be paid for seeing this movie instead of my paying for this movie. Awful movie. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME!! See more Hilda A @RT98816334 02/10/2024 This movie, an evidently low-budget attempt at a contemporary spin on The Breakfast Club, falls short in capturing the essence of its inspiration. The dialogue and acting come across as contrived, lacking the authenticity needed to resonate with viewers. The issues depicted in the movie feel watered down and fail to reflect the complexities of real-life challenges faced by young individuals. In my sincere assessment, it seems like a production crafted by a group of church members, possibly from the youth group. If you have a penchant for such movies, you might find "What Rhymes with Reason" more to your liking. However, I wouldn't recommend subjecting today's teens to this film, as they are likely to critique it harshly and dissect its shortcomings. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tragedy ignites a group of teens to find a legendary landmark hidden in the wilderness. Together, they navigate the adventure while confronting the darkness within themselves. Channeling teen classics like The Goonies and The Breakfast Club, the story wrestles with depression, anxiety, doubt, and identity. What Rhymes with Reason sparks a fun and emotional tale of hope for teens and families of the social media age, reminding everyone that no one has to struggle alone.
Director
Kyle William Roberts
Producer
Tracie Burgess, Kim Dawson, Kyle William Roberts, Jacob Ryan Snovel
Screenwriter
Sean Thiessen
Distributor
Fathom Events
Production Co
Reckless Abandonment Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 10, 2023, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
May 15, 2026
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 1, 2026
Runtime
2h 5m