Anthony

2020·Movie
1h 26min
66
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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Society, everyday modern life, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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About

...the life he could have lived

In July 2005, black teenager Anthony Walker was murdered by two white men in an unprovoked racist attack in a Liverpool park. He was just 18 years old. This film tells the story of how this talented young man's life might have turned out.
Biographical DramaSocial CommentaryRacial InjusticeAlternate HistoryEmotional & MovingThought-ProvokingFamily GriefContemporary RealismNon-Linear Narrative

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Anthony worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anthony rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Anthony?

1 h 26 min

Anthony runs 1 h 26 min.

Is Anthony based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Anthony?

Critics100
Audiences87

Not quite. Critics rate Anthony higher (100) than audiences (87). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Anthony in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

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