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Ratko: The Dictator's Son

2009 · 85 min

A silly, good-natured campus comedy that coasts on goofy accents and broad gags rather than sharp satire.

Overview: Ratko tells the tale of the likable scion of an evil foreign despot as he navigates his unique way at an American university.
How it feels: Light, absurd, satirical and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, coming-of-age, family, politics
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 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: identity
coming-of-age
family
politics
love
Places: school
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild