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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 9.2).
Mannish Boy
2015·Movie
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Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking
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21 year old Bobby Mayhill struggles to find guidance as his older brother Tommy serves a six year sentence for an assault on a police officer.
Gritty Coming-of-AgeFamily DramaSocial RealismBrotherhood & StruggleUrban LifePost-Incarceration ThemesYouth in CrisisPsychological PortraitAbsence of Guidance
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Is Mannish Boy plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Will I feel good after watching Mannish Boy?
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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.