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Broken Diamonds

Play trailer 2:29 Poster for Broken Diamonds PG-13 Released Jul 23, 2021 1h 30m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A young writer sees his dream put in jeopardy when he has to take care of his mentally ill sister.
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Carlos Aguilar RogerEbert.com It's nothing enlightening. Rated: 2/4 Jul 23, 2021 Full Review Justin Lowe Hollywood Reporter A topical and emotionally accessible film that should easily connect with sympathetic viewers, particularly those familiar with the debilitating effects of chronic mental health issues. Jul 22, 2021 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Both Platt and Kirke are excellent at avoiding antiquated tropes about mental illness in this realistic story that's written from the heart. Rated: 3/4 Jul 22, 2021 Full Review Monica Reid Far Out Magazine Its honesty is accompanied by a genuinely entertaining story that makes its message not only palatable but enjoyable. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 20, 2021 Full Review Leo Brady AMovieGuy.com Chalk it up to Broken Diamonds being another one of the well intentioned movies of the world, attempting to shine a light on an important subject that everyday Americans struggle with, but failing to take a more unconventional approach. Rated: 1.5/4 Aug 12, 2021 Full Review Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com Ben Platt shows his dramatic skills in this touching brother sister movie. Rated: 7/10 Aug 11, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jennifer W I am familiar with the illness as I was raised by a mother with Paranoid Schizophrenia. The plot rings through as Scott's feelings and desires are dismissed as he tries to navigate a system profoundly broken. The embarrassment and shame is palpable and once Scott is made aware of how this illness presents itself and how real the pain and fear is for his sister, does he truly find empathy and healing for himself. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/29/23 Full Review Audience Member very emotional movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/21 Full Review Audience Member Great acting. Important story. Well done. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/21 Full Review Audience Member I couldn't stop watching. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Captivating & heart wrenching performance by Ben Platt. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Ben Platt's performance is awesome. Same with supporting characters. Pacing of movie great except the house party scene which could have been eliminated. It broke the flow. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A young writer sees his dream put in jeopardy when he has to take care of his mentally ill sister.
Director
Peter Sattler
Producer
Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Trina Wyatt
Screenwriter
Steve Waverly
Distributor
FilmRise
Production Co
Black Label Media
Rating
PG-13 (A Crude Gesture|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 23, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 6, 2021
Runtime
1h 30m
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