Profoundly Normal

2003Movie1 h 36 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Donna Lee Shelby, a mentally challenged girl who lives in Forest Haven, an institution for the developmentally disabled, meets Ricardo Thornton, a fellow resident. When Forest Haven is closed by a court order, Donna and Ricardo venture into the real world on their own.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Directed by
Graeme Clifford
Written by
Paris Qualles

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Facts

February 9, 2003 · 1 h 36 min · Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Released
February 9, 2003
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Profoundly Normal?"

Questions about Profoundly Normal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Profoundly Normal worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Profoundly Normal okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Profoundly Normal good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Profoundly Normal plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.