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Big Boys Don’t Cry

2022Movie1 h 30 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about a real life story and the mind.

Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

Shadows from the past are never far away.

Based on true events, Paul is forced to recall his harrowing childhood growing up in a children’s home, when a police investigation into his boyhood friend’s suicide opens old wounds. As Paul struggles to shake off his past and build a relationship with Anthea, his fragile mental state and bitter memories lead to a confrontation with those responsible for his shattered childhood and the death of his friend.

Feels like

  • Trauma and Recovery
  • Psychological Drama
  • Based on True Events
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Mystery and Intrigue
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Bittersweet
  • Emotional Storytelling
  • Mental Health

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Directed by
Steve Crowhurst
Written by
Steve Crowhurst

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Facts

September 5, 2022 · 1 h 30 min · Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 5, 2022
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
61 countries

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Is Big Boys Don’t Cry worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7).

Will I feel good after watching Big Boys Don’t Cry?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.