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Don't Tell Anyone

1998·Movie
1h 43min·NR

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Lima's most scandalous story

Based on the alleged autobiography of gay peruvian talk show host Jaime Bailey. Joaquin, a young man from the high class of Lima, deals with problems concerning his sexual identity as a child, then as a teenager pressured by his macho snobbish father, then as an independent lazy pot-smoking college student, and later as a cocaine addict in Lima and Miami.
Biographical DramaLGBTQ+ StoryPeruvian CinemaComing-of-AgeAddiction & StruggleSocial CritiquePsychological StudyRaw & UnflinchingCultural Commentary

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Is Don't Tell Anyone worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Don't Tell Anyone rated?

NRSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Don't Tell Anyone?

1 h 43 min

Don't Tell Anyone runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Don't Tell Anyone based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Don't Tell Anyone in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Peru, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Don't Tell Anyone?

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