Movie

Stealing Cars

2016 · 94 min

A somber, sincere reform-school drama that slowly builds toward a redemptive act of loyalty and reconciliation.

Tagline: Being wild got him in. Being a hero got him out.
Overview: A rebellious teenager navigates his way through the juvenile court system.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, dark and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, guilt, redemption, found family
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
guilt
redemption
found family
family
Places: prison
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild