Igby Goes Down (2002)
- Directed by
- Burr Steers
- Genre
- drama film, comedy film, teen film, coming-of-age film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.6 of 10 from 353 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A sharp-witted teenager from a wealthy family tries to escape his overbearing mother and dysfunctional relatives. He gets caught up in a series of messy relationships and schemes as he struggles to find his own path.
sardonicrebelliousdarkly comiccynicaltensehipoffbeatwry
What happens
Igby Goes Down is a 2002 American comedy-drama film that follows the life of Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sardonic teenager who attempts to break free of his familial ties and wealthy, overbearing mother. The film was written and directed by Burr Steers, and stars Kieran Culkin, Claire Danes, Jeff Goldblum, Susan Sarandon, Amanda Peet, Ryan Phillippe, Bill Pullman and Jared Harris. It was given a limited theatrical release through United Artists on September 13, 2002, in the United States, and received generally positive reviews from critics. Culkin and Sarandon received Golden Globe nominations for their performances. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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