Movie

Just Henry

2011 · 80 min

A somber, twisty family mystery that slowly reveals painful truths, anchored by a boy's emotional journey.

Overview: Prompted by horrific nightmares, Henry delves into the mystery of his past and begins to uncover the truth about his father's death, triggering a series of revelations that will change his family forever.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, identity, betrayal, grief
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 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
identity
betrayal
grief
coming-of-age
Places: small town
home
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none