Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

A tender, emotionally raw journey through grief, seen through a child's obsessive quest, both heartbreaking and hopeful.

Directed by

Stephen Daldry

Genres

Drama

Starring

Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn

Tagline

This is not a story about September 11th, it's a story about every day after.

Overview

A year after his father's death, Oskar, a troubled young boy, discovers a mysterious key he believes was left for him by his father and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, coming-of-age, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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