Movie

Miles from Home

1988 · 108 min

A somber, character-driven drama about desperation and brotherhood, with a tense undercurrent and a strong sense of place.

Tagline: Two brothers. All they wanted was their share of the American dream.
Overview: Two brothers who are forced off their farm in the debt stricken mid-west become folk heroes when they begin robbing the banks that have been foreclosing on farmers.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, class, crime, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
class
crime
betrayal
freedom
Places: countryside
small town
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild