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Adulthood

Adulthood

Crime · Drama · 2008

After serving six years for killing his schoolmate, a young man learns that someone is out for revenge.

Movie details

Adulthood

“After Kidulthood comes...”

2008 Crime · Drama 1h 39m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

After serving six years for killing his schoolmate, a young man learns that someone is out for revenge.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Noel Clarke

Written by

Noel Clarke

Noel Clarke

Noel Clarke

Sam

Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer

Hayden

Adam Deacon

Adam Deacon

Jay

Scarlett Alice Johnson

Scarlett Alice Johnson

Lexi

Shanika Warren-Markland

Shanika Warren-Markland

Kayla

Plan B

Plan B

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Femi Oyeniran

Femi Oyeniran

Moony

Court is in session

Put Adulthood on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.