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Don't Call Me Son

2016Movie1 h 22 minNR

74
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A moving, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

Pierre is seventeen and in the middle of puberty. He plays in a band, has sex at parties and secretly tries on women’s clothing and lipstick in front of a mirror. Ever since his father’s death, his mother Aracy has looked after him and his younger sister Jacqueline, spoiling them both. But when he discovers that she stole him from a hospital when he was a new born baby, Pierre’s life changes dramatically. In her new film, director Anna Muylaert explores the mother-child relationship through the eyes of a rebellious son whose whole world unravels overnight.

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  • Brazilian Drama
  • Gender Identity
  • Stolen Identity
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • Coming of Age
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Queer Themes
  • Grounded Realism

Cast

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Directed by
Anna Muylaert
Written by
Anna Muylaert
Music by
Berna Ceppas

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July 20, 2016 · 1 h 22 min · NR

Released
July 20, 2016
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Available in
9 countries

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Where can I stream Don't Call Me Son?

In the United States, Don't Call Me Son streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Don't Call Me Son worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Don't Call Me Son plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Don't Call Me Son in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.