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The Neon Bible

1995Movie1 h 32 min

Drama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes55%45%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about growing up and history.

Good for teens · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

During a train ride, a teenager recalls his upbringing in 1940s small-town Georgia and the events that have led to this point.

Feels like

  • Southern Gothic
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • 1940s Small Town
  • Family Secrets
  • Melancholy Mood
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Oppressive Atmosphere
  • Religious Hypocrisy
  • Internal Turmoil

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Terence Davies
Written by
Terence Davies, John Kennedy Toole
Produced by
Elizabeth Karlsen, Olivia Stewart
Music by
Robert Lockhart

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 23, 1995 · 1 h 32 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
August 23, 1995
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Spain, Italy
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Questions about The Neon Bible

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Is The Neon Bible worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 60).

Is The Neon Bible plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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