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Domestic Disturbance

2001 · 89 min

A tense, straightforward thriller that keeps you on edge with its protective father-son bond and escalating danger.

Directed by
Harold Becker
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Tagline
He will do anything to protect his family.
Overview
Frank Morrison is a divorced father with a 12-year-old son, Danny. His ex-wife Susan and son Danny now live with Rick Barnes, Susan's new husband. Danny, who has a reputation for telling lies, accuses his stepfather of committing a murder. Initially, no one believes his accusations, but then Frank becomes convinced and is the only one who believes him. Now, the father Danny trusts must protect him from the stepfather he fears.

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Directed by
Harold Becker
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Mystery
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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • betrayal
  • deception
  • parenthood
  • justice
Places
  • small town
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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