Runt

A grim, tense watch about cruelty and revenge that feels heavy and unsettling, with moments of tenderness.

Directed by

William Coakley

Genres

Drama

Starring

Cameron Boyce, Nicole Elizabeth Berger, Aramis Knight

Tagline

Good kids. Bad decisions.

Overview

Cal Boyce, a lonely, hardworking high school senior from a struggling family, dreams of earning a college scholarship while navigating the brutal social hierarchy of his school. Tormented by Vic, the school’s star quarterback, and his gang, Cal finds solace only in his dog Runt and a tentative friendship with Cecily. As tensions escalate—from classroom confrontations to personal betrayals—Cal is forced to confront cruelty, loss, and injustice, ultimately testing the limits of his morality and courage. Amid heartbreak and revenge, Cal discovers where his true loyalties lie and learns that standing up for oneself comes at a steep cost.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, class, isolation, morality

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

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