Movie

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh

2008 · 95 min

A hazy, wistful summer of self-discovery that drifts between tenderness and quiet unease.

Tagline: Sometimes life leads you to the most mysterious places.
Overview: Based on Michael Chabon's novel, the film chronicles the defining summer of a recent college graduate who crosses his gangster father and explores love, sexuality, and the enigmas surrounding his life and his city.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, sexuality, family, love
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 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
sexuality
family
love
isolation
Places: big city
suburbs
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong