When I Knew

2009·Movie
36min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace3
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Alternately candid, funny, poignant and heartbreaking, this documentary focuses on a cross-section of men and women of all ages who invoke the exact moment in their lives--whether as toddlers, grade-schoolers, teens or young adults--when they knew, once and for all, that they were gay. Inspired by the work of writer Robert Trachtenberg, award-winning filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato set out across the country to interview these men and woman of all ages and walks of life and ask them a single, simple question: When did you know?
LGBTQ+ DocumentaryPersonal JourneysIdentity & Self-DiscoveryComing Out StoriesIntimate InterviewsSocial AcceptanceHuman ConnectionEmotional & Poignant

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream When I Knew legally?

When I Knew is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When I Knew worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is When I Knew?

0 h 36 min

When I Knew runs 0 h 36 min.

Is When I Knew based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is When I Knew in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch When I Knew?

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