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I'm Not Scared

2003·Movie
1h 48min·R

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No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Scare5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Who can you trust when everyone's a suspect?

In a tiny community enclosed by wheat fields, the adults shelter indoors, while six children venture out on their bikes across the scorched, deserted countryside. Exploring a dilapidated and uninhabited farmhouse, nine-year-old Michele discovers a secret so momentous, so terrible, that he dares not tell anyone about it...
Italian Rural MysteryChildhood DiscoverySummerPsychological TensionMoral DilemmaInnocence vs. EvilFriendshipKidnappingSlow Burn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream I'm Not Scared legally?

You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I'm Not Scared worth watching?

78
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I'm Not Scared rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is I'm Not Scared?

1 h 48 min

I'm Not Scared runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I'm Not Scared?

Critics82
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see I'm Not Scared much the same way.

What language is I'm Not Scared in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy, Spain, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch I'm Not Scared?

8AUESGBGGKRNZRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I'm Not Scared in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I'm Not Scared use?

Wide-Eyed IdealistOffing the OffspringTown with a Dark SecretBook EndsWould Hurt a ChildJump ScareStaggered ZoomForeshadowingThe RevealAmbiguously GayEven Evil Has StandardsBig Badand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for I'm Not Scared, including Wide-Eyed Idealist, Offing the Offspring, Town with a Dark Secret.