Movie

A Medal for Benny

1945 · 77 min

A gentle, bittersweet small-town drama that turns quiet grief and social hypocrisy into something tender and humane.

Overview: Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, satirical and warm. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Grief, class, family, loyalty
Content: Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
class
family
loyalty
identity
Places: small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex mild