The Prince of Pennsylvania

A quirky, bittersweet coming-of-age dramedy set in a dying coal town, with offbeat humor and a melancholic undertow.

Directed by

Ron Nyswaner

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Keanu Reeves, Fred Ward, Bonnie Bedelia

Tagline

He's looking for love, happiness, wisdom, truth and the meaning of life. All by next Thursday.

Overview

Set in a remote Pennsylvania coal-mining town, this off-beat comedy follows the relationship between Carla, a hippie woman, and Rupert, a young punk rocker who feels like a pariah. Hoping to leave their current lives behind, the two conspire to kidnap Rupert's father and hold him for ransom.

How it feels

Melancholic, whimsical, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, family, isolation, love

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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