Antarctica

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Antarctica

Released Oct 15, 2020

1h 30m

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Lifelong friends Kat and Janet face a tidal wave of adult pressures and problems as they face down their last year of high school in small-town USA.

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

Keith Bearden's take on a teen-comedy model that always lives or dies by its stars' chemistry.

Dec 4, 2020

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Bill Bria

Vague Visages

...the cold numbness of Antarctica perfectly encapsulates the constant physical and emotional hardship faced not just by the current teen generation, but girls in particular...

Jun 7, 2023

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Ventana Indiscreta

Although Antarctica deals with complex and sensitive issues -abortion, consent, sexual and physical violence at school- it does have a sense of humour.[Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Feb 9, 2021

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Bradley Gibson

Film Threat

Antarctica is a rare gem that stands as one of this year's best.

Rated: 9/10

Dec 8, 2020

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Petrana Radulovic

Polygon

The movie works best when director Keith Bearden plays up the weirdness and brings the characters together, but it'd be stronger if Kat and Janet's storylines shared more of a solid thread.

Dec 2, 2020

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Nathaniel Muir

AIPT

Surrounding the unlikable leads are some fun supporting characters. The movie is also funny and very creative.

Nov 29, 2020

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Norm M

Really amazing coming of age story. Quirky and offbeat and delightful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/23

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Audience Member

I love smart comedy like this - you should watch this is you need a light intelligent laugh

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/18/21

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Audience Member

Funny, imaginative and charming low-budget teen girl movie. Especially loved seeing the guy from Office Space pop up as the clueless principal.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

This is a very funny, very cool movie. It is great to see interesting, strong, female leads. Spread the word -- this is destined to be a cult classic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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This movie was really enjoyable. The characters were quirky and original while still being very realistic and believable. The friendship between the two main young women characters was real, in all its loveliness and imperfection. The dialogue and script were both witty and smart and very current. My husband and I both enjoyed this film and we are mature adults. Refreshingly honest and sweet without being sappy or mundane. Very fresh and I wanted more at the end! Bravo!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Watched it because it gave off a Ghost World vibe (love that movie). It does, but it's totally original. At times it's almost like a David Lynch movie (but way sweeter) or a John Waters movie with better acting. The two leads are excellent. High school is a blur to me but it seemed to ring true. And a happy(ish) ending for a change with an indie movie. Thumbs up.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Lifelong friends Kat and Janet face a tidal wave of adult pressures and problems as they face down their last year of high school in small-town USA.

Director: Keith Bearden
Producer: Kim Jackson, Peter Ernsky, Keith Bearden, Breaker, Jonathan Burkhart, Brian Volk-Weiss, Joseph White
Screenwriter: Keith Bearden
Production Co: Antarctica Productions, Greasy Films, Breaker
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 15, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2020
Runtime: 1h 30m

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