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Wild in the Country

1961 · 114 min

A earnest, slow-burning portrait of a restless young man finding his voice, carried by brooding charm and small-town judgment.

Tagline: It's all about young people and their growing pains!
Overview: A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, dark and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Identity, coming-of-age, family, redemption
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
coming-of-age
family
redemption
isolation
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild