Movie

Youth in Revolt

2009 · 89 min

A quirky, fast-paced teen romp with witty dialogue and absurd situations, balancing awkward charm with rebellious energy.

Tagline: Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader.
Overview: As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed.
How it feels: Whimsical, satirical, romantic and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, love, identity, family
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 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: coming-of-age
love
identity
family
rebellion
Places: small town
suburbs
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: nonlinear
unreliable narrator
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild