CODA (2021), Sian Heder's drama about a Child of Deaf Adults, runs 1 hr 51 min (111 minutes). Its end credits feature the original song "Beyond the Shore" performed by Emilia Jones, and viewers can stream it on Apple TV+ or buy later DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD editions. The story follows Ruby, the hearing daughter in a Deaf family, as she weighs music school against family work.
The film premiered at Sundance on Jan. 28, 2021, then opened in theaters and on Apple TV+ on Aug. 13, 2021. It is rated PG-13 for strong sexual content and language and drug use.
Table of Contents
- Why do listings show 111 or 112 minutes?
- Is the length family-friendly?
- What made the theatrical version accessible?
- What plays over the end credits?
- Which version should you watch now?
Why do listings show 111 or 112 minutes?
Apple TV+ lists the film at 1 hr 51 min, or 111 minutes, on its Apple TV+ movie page. That is the running time most viewers should plan around. The British Board of Film Classification lists CODA at approximately 112 minutes, according to its BBFC listing.
The one-minute gap reflects rounding, not a longer cut. For scheduling, allow just under two hours plus trailers or setup time. The home stream and theatrical print share the same story length.
Is the length family-friendly?
The 111-minute pace moves quickly for a family drama. Scenes alternate between home, school, boat work and choir practice.
The PG-13 rating matters more than the length for younger viewers. Listings specify strong sexual content and language and drug use. Parents may want to preview or watch with teens.
What made the theatrical version accessible?
Theatrical prints used burned-in open captions for all dialogue and sign language. Viewers did not need a caption device or special seat.
That choice helped deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers follow spoken lines, signed lines and music cues together. It also helped hearing viewers who do not sign follow signed conversation without looking away.
What plays over the end credits?
The end credits play "Beyond the Shore" performed by Emilia Jones, who plays Ruby. She co-wrote it with director Sian Heder, Marius de Vries and Matt Dahan.
The song extends Ruby's singing arc after the final scene. Stay through the opening credits to hear the full vocal performance.
Which version should you watch now?
On Apple TV+, CODA streams in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The stream includes audio description and SDH tracks, plus subtitles in more than 36 languages, as noted in the 4K/HDR movie list. For collectors, the first DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD physical editions were announced by AV Entertainment for pre-order in Oct.
2025 and shipping Nov. 4, 2025, according to 9to5Mac's disc release report. Choose streaming for convenience and accessibility features, disc for permanent ownership.