The Sky Is Pink

A poignant exploration of love and loss that transcends time and death.

Critics praise the film's blend of humor, warmth and heartbreak in its handling of grief, with strong lead performances carrying its emotional weight.

• the teenage daughter narrates from beyond death, opening by announcing she is dead
• the film mixes sardonic jokes and quippy dialogue with a dying child and family loss
• the couple's relationship is tested across years of caring for and losing their daughter

• Me Before Youshared tearjerker family drama tone with terminal illness handled through warmth and humor
• Ordinary Peopleshared grief-tinged family drama with humor and emotional restraint
• Dear Zindagishared bittersweet biographical romance about a couple confronting a dying child
• The Fault in Our Starsshared life-affirming illness drama told through a warm family lens

Director

Shonali Bose

Release Date

2019-10-11

Runtime

143 min

Rating

7.8 / 10 (82)

What is The Sky Is Pink about?

A sardonic, dead teenage daughter narrates the 25-year love story of her parents as they navigate her terminal illness and the family's grief.

What is The Sky Is Pink like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Sky Is Pink as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is The Sky Is Pink violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Sky Is Pink.

What did critics think of The Sky Is Pink?

Critics praise the film's blend of humor, warmth and heartbreak in its handling of grief, with strong lead performances carrying its emotional weight.

Which films are like The Sky Is Pink?

Films with a similar feel include Me Before You, Ordinary People, Dear Zindagi, and The Fault in Our Stars.

How long is The Sky Is Pink?

The Sky Is Pink runs 143 minutes.

Where can I watch The Sky Is Pink?

In United States, The Sky Is Pink streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.