IMDb 6.6 2019 HD

For Now

For Now

2019
Comedy Drama
80 min NR Australia
5.5 / 10
6.6 IMDB

Four twenty-somethings take a road trip through California to not find themselves.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Hannah Barlow / Kane Senes
Starring
Hannah Barlow / Kane Senes / Katherine Du Bois / Connor Barlow / Morgan Dalla Betta / John Chriss / Michael Lackos / Ellen Hancock

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

understated authentic aimless observational naturalistic quiet contemplative relatable meandering genuine subtle

Reviews

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Penelope Croft
Apr 8, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘For Now’ is a film that trusts its audience to find meaning in the mundane and the in-between. The cast, featuring Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes prominently, delivers performances that feel remarkably unforced, embodying a generation that might…

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Julian Finch
Apr 8, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The central idea of ‘For Now’ – a road trip where the characters actively resist self-discovery – is its most compelling hook. The performances from the ensemble, including Morgan Dalla Betta, are grounded and believable, capturing the often-unspoken…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 8, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

‘For Now’ offers a beautifully understated portrait of young adulthood, trading grand epiphanies for the quiet beauty of shared experience. The four leads, notably Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes, inhabit their roles with an authentic vulnerability that feels…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 8, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This road trip through California, as presented in ‘For Now’, feels less like a journey and more like a prolonged pause. The premise of characters actively avoiding self-discovery is an interesting conceit, but the execution struggles to maintain…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 8, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘For Now’ presents a refreshing, albeit low-key, take on the familiar road trip narrative. The film’s strength lies in its commitment to depicting four twenty-somethings who are deliberately not seeking answers, but rather simply existing. Performances from Hannah…

FAQs

The deliberate choice to subvert the 'finding yourself' trope is what gives 'For Now' its potential intrigue. In a cinematic landscape often filled with stories of grand personal transformations, this film offers a counterpoint. It suggests a more nuanced exploration of young adulthood, where sometimes the most profound experiences are found in the detours and the acceptance of not having all the answers, but simply being present.