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Where Did the Adults Go?

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When three siblings meet at the family summer home on the anniversary of their parents' death, a power struggle ensues when the eldest proposes selling the house so she and her wife can afford to start a family.

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Jonita Davis The Black Cape (Medium) Sep 25, 2026
Where Did the Adults Go? is a slow-burn drama that will resonate with anyone going through sibling difficulties right now. Siblings slip back into their childhood roles once the parents are gone, and nothing distracts them from the hurt and memories. Go to Full Review
John Stark Mac the Movie Guy Sep 19, 2026
80/100
I was pleasantly surprised by the weight, and how it pulls you into this family, letting lesser known actors have their chance to shine. Definitely check this one out. Go to Full Review
Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 9, 2026
6
"Where Did the Adults Go?" gains added resonance from a permanent sense of tension, while remaining a drama about three siblings navigating inheritance, disappointment, loyalty and their parents’ unresolved legacy. Go to Full Review
Leo Brady AMovieGuy.com Sep 8, 2026
3/4
Where Did the Adults Go? works as both a compelling drama and a thoughtful examination of sibling dynamics. Go to Full Review
Edward Douglas The Weekend Warrior (Substack) Sep 1, 2026
5/10
Feels like it would have fared much better as a stage play. Go to Full Review
Alicia Gilstorf Cool Girl Critiques Aug 24, 2026
3.5/5
Where Did the Adults Go? is a sincere look at the unexpected losses children will have to endure when their parents are gone. Go to Full Review
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Brit L @BritLaw Oct 6, 2026 Wonderful creative production and message. Left me thinking… See more Charles B @CharlesB1001 Oct 4, 2026 The writing is easily the best part of Where Did the Adults Go?. The dialogue actually sounds like siblings talking—interrupting each other, saying the wrong thing, then accidentally saying something way too honest. The cast completely sells that history together, especially in the quieter scenes. Really sharp writing and genuinely natural performances. See more User R @UserRTmovies4lyfe99 Oct 4, 2026 I’m kind of shocked this movie didn’t have a bigger festival run. It feels like exactly the kind of small, specific, filmmaker-driven movie that people claim they want more of, yet somehow it flew under the radar. What stood out to me most was how confident it feels. It doesn’t seem interested in making every moment easily digestible or turning the characters into people you immediately understand. It lets them be irritating, funny, selfish, loving, contradictory. There’s something almost theatrical about just letting years of history slowly leak into every conversation. This is where I get confused by the festival world. How does something this intimate, strange, and clearly authored not end up at one of the major festivals? It’s the kind of movie I could easily imagine people discovering at Sundance or Tribeca and arguing about afterward. In an era where so many movies feel sanded down to the safest version of themselves, this feels personal. More people should have seen this one. See more Mikey K @NicholsonTwin456 Oct 4, 2026 Watching WDTAG as a millennial hit a little too close to home. There’s something very relatable about being fully grown but still feeling like you’re waiting for an actual adult to show up and tell you what you’re supposed to do. I really connected with the siblings coming back together and immediately falling into their old roles. No matter how old you get or how different your lives become, being around family can somehow turn you back into the version of yourself you were at 10. The arguments, old grudges, and awkward conversations felt pretty familiar. The grief aspect also got me. As you get older, you start realizing your parents won’t always be the people holding everything together, and eventually you’re the one dealing with the house, the memories, and all the complicated decisions. That part of the movie felt especially real. See more Lillet S @RT458674958675986 Oct 4, 2026 this movie was actually way better than I expected. It’s about three siblings coming back together at their family’s summer house after losing their parents, and obviously there’s a ton of stuff they haven’t dealt with. I liked how the siblings actually felt like siblings. They argue over dumb things, bring up old drama, and clearly care about each other even when they’re being terrible at showing it. Some parts are awkward and messy, but I feel like that makes the movie more realistic. It’s definitely not super fast-paced or anything, but I didn’t really mind because the characters kept it interesting. The movie gets pretty emotional without trying way too hard to make you sad, which I appreciated. See more S W @WellerSage5440 Oct 4, 2026 *Where Did the Adults Go?* really hit home for me. Watching the family deal with inheritance, grief, and all the emotions that come with it reminded me a lot of things I’ve experienced in my own family. What stood out to me was how inheritance is never really just about money or possessions. It brings up old feelings, disagreements, memories, and different ideas about what is fair. I could relate to that feeling of trying to make sense of everything while also dealing with family members who may see the situation completely differently. The movie also shows how difficult situations can bring out unexpected sides of people. When emotions are high, even the people you expect to act reasonably don’t always do so. I’ve felt some of that same frustration and confusion in my own family, which made the movie feel especially real to me. For me, the movie was really about more than inheritance. It was about everything families carry with them. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis When three siblings meet at the family summer home on the anniversary of their parents' death, a power struggle ensues when the eldest proposes selling the house so she and her wife can afford to start a family.
Director
Courtney Marsh
Producer
Jerry Franck
Screenwriter
Courtney Marsh, Courtney Marsh
Distributor
Black Phoebe Films
Production Co
Black Phoebe Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 9, 2025
Runtime
1h 29m
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