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Pure

2002Movie1 h 36 minR

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes–72%
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes–72%

Summary

A young boy trying to deal with his mother's heroin addiction befriends a waitress who helps him cope with the tough situation.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Comfort watch

Skip it if

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

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Gillies MacKinnon
Written by
Alison Hume
Produced by
Chloe Emmerson, Richard May
Music by
Nitin Sawhney

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Facts

September 13, 2002 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
September 13, 2002
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$102,471

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Pure worth watching?"

Questions about Pure

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Pure worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 70).

Is Pure plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Pure?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.