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My Ain Folk

1973Movie55 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–79%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–79%

Summary

When Jamie's maternal grandmother dies, he and his brother Tommy are separated - Tommy is taken off to a welfare home and Jamie goes to live with his other grandmother and uncle. His life is far from happy, filled with silence, rejection and bouts of violence.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Bill Douglas
Written by
Bill Douglas
Produced by
Tony Bicât, Nick Nascht, Charles Rees

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Facts

December 1, 1973 · 55 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 1, 1973
Runtime
55 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
11 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream My Ain Folk?"

Questions about My Ain Folk

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Where can I stream My Ain Folk?

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In the United States, My Ain Folk streams on Criterion and BFI Player. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is My Ain Folk worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5).

Is My Ain Folk plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching My Ain Folk?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.