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On Probation

1983·Movie
1h 49min
70
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty4

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality5

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About

János Kitka Jr, first seen in Schiffer's documentary 'Black Train' a decade earlier, is now 17 and is just released from a youth detention centre. He returns to his village and is put in the care of a probation officer. However, his family doesn't seem to help his situation, but rather makes him run away from home.
Hungarian Social RealismSystemic FailureDysfunctional Family PortraitBleak Coming-of-AgeInstitutional CritiqueQuiet DesperationRural PovertyDocumentary StyleEmotional WeightSocietal Indifference

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Is On Probation worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is On Probation rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is On Probation?

1 h 49 min

On Probation runs 1 h 49 min.

What language is On Probation in?

Hungarian

It was made in Hungarian. Produced in Hungary.