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The Love Child

1988·Movie
1h 42min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

When he was a little boy, Dillon's rock musician father and hippie mother died in a traffic accident. Now in his twenties, Dillon wants nothing more than a normal, responsible life, working in an office and taking care of the grandmother who raised him. But his grandmother has other ideas, and Dillon finds himself lured into an alternate lifestyle of art, pleasure and rebellion.
Coming-of-Age DramaFamily RebellionCharacter-DrivenHippie CounterculturePsychological ExplorationComplex RelationshipsEmotional DepthSocial CommentaryArtistic Lifestyle

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Love Child worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Love Child rated?

Sexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The Love Child?

1 h 42 min

The Love Child runs 1 h 42 min.

What language is The Love Child in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.