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Born Into Exile

1997·Movie
1h 35min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

This is the tale of two young lovers who flee from the miseries of their homelife to make it on there own. Nineteen year old Chris, rejected by his family, hopes to go to college and into forestry once he's out of the Army Reserves. Holly, who is fourteen, lives with her divorced, overprotective mother and her brother. She runs with an older crowd and soon attaches herself to Chris. Holly's mother is dead set against Chris because of his age, and she and Holly are at odd's over him. When she forbids them to see one another, and boots Chris out of her yard, Holly convinces a doubtful Chris to run off to the promises of California. The Trip West, with the couple penniless, avoiding the law, a lecherous trucker and other routine incidents, shows them that life will not be easy.
Indie DramaRunaway LoversComing-of-AgeBleak RealismMelancholy RomanceSocial CommentaryRoad MovieCharacter-DrivenTroubled Youth

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Is Born Into Exile worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Born Into Exile rated?

Strong languageSexual content

Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Born Into Exile?

1 h 35 min

Born Into Exile runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Born Into Exile in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.