Movie

Taking Off

1971 · 93 min

A gently absurd, warm-hearted comedy that drifts through parental panic and rediscovered freedom with a light, satirical touch.

Tagline: "Taking Off" is about people. People like your neighbor. People like the family down the street. People like yourself.
Overview: Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lynn Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.
How it feels: Satirical, whimsical, warm and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, coming-of-age, identity, freedom
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
coming-of-age
identity
freedom
rebellion
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild