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By Christie Cronan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Compelling drama about being unhoused has mature themes.
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What's the Story?
Inspired by true events, NO ADDRESS tells the stories of a group of people (played by Ashanti, William Baldwin, Xander Berkeley, Beverly D'Angelo, Isabella Ferreira, and Lucas Jade Zumann) who are affected by the realities of being unhoused in the United States. With no physical address to call home, each main character undergoes a personal journey; as the plot unfolds, their stories intertwine.
Is It Any Good?
Taking residence in viewers' hearts, this compelling drama with themes of hope, resilience, and humanity hits home deeply. Inspirational without being overdramatized or overly glossy, No Address showcases the complex realities of being unhoused in the United States. The story moves, weaves, and connects, pulling on viewers' heartstrings with relatable characters, relatable stories, and powerful human emotions.
This ultimately uplifting drama has Christian undertones, but it's never too heavy-handed, instead feeling honest and earnest. Going beyond sparking awareness and empathy, No Address is the rare social impact film that not only highlights the human side of its issue but also offers real-life solutions and actionable steps that viewers can apply within their own communities. Portraying the human side of homelessness, the film balances its more serious content with showing the endurance of the human spirit, the will for survival, and love, even in the darkest times.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the events that inspired No Address. Do any of the events in this film relate to your own life and current circumstances? Do you believe that becoming homeless could happen to anyone?
How are unhoused people often portrayed in movies? Do the characters in No Address fit the typical Hollywood stereotype? Why, or why not?
Whose responsibility is it to combat homelessness? What steps does the movie encourage viewers to take?
Movie Details
- In theaters : February 28, 2025
- On DVD or streaming : May 6, 2025
- Cast : Isabella Ferreira , Ashanti , William Baldwin , Beverly D'Angelo
- Director : Julia Verdin
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s) , Multiracial Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Fathom Events
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Activism
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Courage , Empathy , Gratitude , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 125 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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