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You're a Big Boy Now

1966 · 97 min

A quirky, energetic coming-of-age comedy with eccentric characters and slapstick moments, capturing the awkwardness of first love and independence.

Tagline: The odyssey of a young youth who wants no part of sex...he wants it all!
Overview: Naive library clerk Bernard Chanticleer moves out of his parents’ home and into a chaotic city full of eccentric landlords, meddling parents, and romantic missteps. Infatuated with a glamorous but manipulative go-go dancer, he learns through heartbreak—and the kindness of a steadfast admirer—what growing up really means.
How it feels: Whimsical, satirical, absurd and warm. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, family, love
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
family
love
obsession
Places: big city
home
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild