Rocks in My Pockets

2014·Movie
1h 33min

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Family, the mind, and a real life story

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

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About

A crazy quest for sanity.

The personal story of a woman struggling with an inherited illness, as told by Signe Baumane, the Latvian director-animator living in New York City. With humour and courage, the director sets out on a challenging journey to discover her family’s best-kept secret. Featuring five stories about the courageous women in Signe’s family and their battles with madness, visual metaphors, surreal images and director’s narration.
Animated MemoirFamily HistoryMental IllnessSurreal StorytellingPersonal StruggleLatvian AnimationPsychological Exploration

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rocks in My Pockets

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Where can I stream Rocks in My Pockets legally?

Rocks in My Pockets is included with a subscription to OVID and Metrograph in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rocks in My Pockets worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rocks in My Pockets rated?

Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is Rocks in My Pockets?

1 h 33 min

Rocks in My Pockets runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Rocks in My Pockets based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Rocks in My Pockets?

Critics89
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Rocks in My Pockets higher (89) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Rocks in My Pockets in?

EnglishLatvian

It was made in English, with some Latvian. Produced in Latvia.

In how many countries can I watch Rocks in My Pockets?

3ESPTUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rocks in My Pockets in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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