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The Year My Voice Broke

1987·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Growing up, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

It was incredible. It was the year that changed everything. Forever.

Set in 1962, a young prepubescent boy in rural Australia watches painfully as his best friend and first love blossoms into womanhood and falls for a thuggish rugby player, changing the lives of everyone involved.
Australian Cinema ClassicComing-of-Age DramaBittersweet & PoignantMelancholy AtmosphereFirst Love & HeartbreakCharacter-Driven Story1960s Rural AustraliaSuperb Acting

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Is The Year My Voice Broke worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Year My Voice Broke rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Year My Voice Broke?

1 h 45 min

The Year My Voice Broke runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Year My Voice Broke?

Critics93
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The Year My Voice Broke higher (93) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Year My Voice Broke in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.