The Map Reader

2008·Movie
1h 30min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

Small-town New Zealand comedy-drama about Michael (Jordan Selwyn) - a 16-year-old whose passion for maps helps him escape his ordinary life and enjoy a state of isolation from those around him. But there are three women he can’t shut out – his single mother Amelia, a blind 20-year-old called Mary and Alison , a friend whose ‘grace betrays darker secrets’ apparently.
Small-Town New ZealandComing-of-AgeMaps & IsolationCharacter-DrivenEmotional ResonanceIntrospectiveGentle HumorFamily DynamicsHuman Connection

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Map Reader legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Map Reader worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Map Reader?

1 h 30 min

The Map Reader runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Map Reader in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand.

In how many countries can I watch The Map Reader?

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