Next Exit

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Next Exit

2022,

1h 46m,

Sci-Fi

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When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out and Teddy sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor's contentious study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can't outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits humorously quarrel their way across the country, they meet people along the way who force them to reckon with what is really driving them.

Critics Consensus

Much like a good long drive, Next Exit is a road trip movie whose uneven stretches of boredom and excitement somehow serve to sweeten the journey.

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Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

Feb 24, 2023

4/5

Mali Elfman delivers one hell of a debut feature. Remember her name, you’ll be hearing it again and again.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

Feb 13, 2023

3/5

A fairly average road-trip movie about redemption with love as the answer to life’s meaninglessness.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

Nov 30, 2022

An interesting conceit, and I sort of enjoyed it.

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Anya Couture

Geek Vibes Nation

Jul 26, 2025

8/10

The drama that writer/director Mali Elfman manages to extract from the disinclined buddy comedy dynamic of Rose and Teddy hits an entrancing, poignant stride. Major themes of regret and wistfulness poke through.

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

Sep 5, 2023

4/5

There's familiarity to the road trip and odd couple tropes, which follow a fairly safe structure. But there's no denying the originality and overall impact that make this a strong debut from a director to watch.

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jul 31, 2023

3/5

Elfman ultimately leaves us with a message of hope, (...) but she also misses the opportunity to do something more daring.

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Synopsis

When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out and Teddy sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor's contentious study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can't outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits humorously quarrel their way across the country, they meet people along the way who force them to reckon with what is really driving them.

Director: Mali Elfman
Producer: Derek Bishe, Narineh Hacopian
Screenwriter: Mali Elfman
Distributor: Magnet Releasing
Production Co: No Traffic For Ghosts, Helmstreet Productions
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 4, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.7K
Runtime: 1h 46m

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