A Week Away (2021)

A Week Away is the kind of sunny, big-hearted musical that sneaks up on you: it’s earnest without being preachy, romantic without being syrupy, and powered by the simple pleasure of watching a guarded kid slowly let the world back in. Roman White keeps the vibe light on its feet—camp rivalries, goofy competitions, and pop-friendly songs—while still giving Bailee Madison and Kevin G. Quinn room to find real feeling in the quiet moments between the laughs. It’s a warm, sincere crowd-pleaser that believes people can change, and it earns that optimism with genuine charm rather than cynicism. If you’re allergic to faith-forward settings or prefer your teen stories sharper-edged, it may not be your tempo—but if you want an uplifting, clean, feel-good watch that leaves you smiling, this one delivers.

A Week Away is aiming to be a warm, faith-friendly teen musical about second chances, first love, and finding a place to belong, and it keeps everything squeaky-clean and easy to watch. The problem is it’s so eager to be wholesome and uplifting that the drama feels thin, the conflicts resolve a bit too neatly, and the Christian camp angle can come off more like a gentle sales pitch than a story with real tension. If you’re allergic to cheesy song breaks, glossy “everyone learns a lesson” plotting, or you want a more honest look at foster care and trauma, this will likely feel forgettable. On the upside, the cast is likable, the camp setting is pleasant, and if you want a low-stakes, family-safe musical romance, it does deliver that comfort-food vibe.