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Abel

2024Movie15 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

Abel, 17, a first-generation Mexican-American, finds solace in the arms of his aging father as the two reconnect over their shared sense of loss.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Crew

Directed by
Paul Wesley, Dekel Berenson
Written by
Dekel Berenson
Produced by
Andrew Carlberg, Babak Anvari, Lucan Toh

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Facts

May 30, 2024 · 15 min · Drama

Released
May 30, 2024
Runtime
15 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Soft Glass, Stylistic Suck, Freudian Trio +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Abel worth watching?"

Questions about Abel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Abel worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Abel okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Abel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Abel use?

Soft GlassStylistic SuckFreudian TrioBilingual BonusThe RevealDriven to SuicideCharacter DevelopmentApathetic CitizensJealous ParentComically Missing the PointStalking is LoveBread, Eggs, Milk, Squickand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Soft Glass, Stylistic Suck, and Freudian Trio.