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Adventures in Public School

2018 · 86 min

A goofy, affectionate coming-of-age comedy that coasts on awkward charm and a sweet mother-son bond.

Tagline: A rebel without a clue.
Overview: A socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, warm and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, family, identity, love
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
family
identity
love
friendship
Places: school
suburbs
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild