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American Taboo

1983·Movie
1h 34min
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Paul, a shy photographer of 30 years, avoids relationships in favor of the safety landscape photography. He is drawn into intimacy by a teenage youth who moves in next door and insinuates herself into his life.
Psychological DramaComing-of-Age StorySocially ConsciousMelancholy AtmosphereExploration of IntimacyCharacter-Driven NarrativeAmbiguous MoralitySlow Burn

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Is American Taboo worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.5).

Will I feel good after watching American Taboo?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is American Taboo good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.