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Beach Rats

2017, Movie, 1h 39min

On the outskirts of Brooklyn, Frankie, an aimless teenager, suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his family and a toxic group of delinquent friends. Struggling with his own identity, Frankie begins to scour hookup sites for older men.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Wendy Ide

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...he is undoubtedly one of the discoveries of the year. There’s a wounded beauty to his performance...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Nick De Semlyen

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...an extremely powerful feature film.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...this movie hits the senses like the fresh impact of saltwater air.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Sofie Lykke Stenstrop

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...er ultrasanseligt og yndefuldt fotograferet af mesteren Hélène Louvart...

Read full review at Soundvenue

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Beach Rats is a coming-of-age drama that follows Frankie, a 19-year-old struggling with his sexuality and identity. Living in the shadow of his terminally ill father and surrounded by his macho friends, Frankie turns to online hookup sites for older men as an escape. As he navigates his secret life, he meets Simone, a local girl who tentatively forgives him for his past behavior. However, when Frankie's double life becomes increasingly at risk of being discovered, he suffers a loss and spirals out of control. The film ultimately leaves Frankie grappling with his own identity and sense of self.

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