Electrick Children

R

2012

1h 35m

Drama

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88%

25 Reviews

Tomatometer

72%

2,500+ Ratings

Audience Score

A Mormon youth (Liam Aiken) is accused of raping and impregnating his sister (Julia Garner), even though she insists that a voice she heard on a cassette tape actually did the deed.

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Critics Consensus

A strong directorial debut for Rebecca Thomas, Electrick Children also features an outstanding performance from Julia Garner as a wild teenager from a conservative family.

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Mothers M

AHHHHHH HOW DID SHE GET PREGNANT HOW LIKE HOW PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME IN DETAIL

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/27/23

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dax h

I liked the acting, I liked the characters, I liked the dabs of humor, the story was interesting. I guess the ending was what came up a little short, even though I feel like it' s pretty obvious what happened.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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nefasto r

There is a weird vibe through the movie: at the beginning is quite awkward, and with the passing of the time is getting more consolidated. The narrative is thin, but at the end of it I was quite happy with this strange tale.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This is honestly my favorite movie. I understand it's not for everyone but I can't get enough of it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

This film was just wrong on so many levels. First of all, the family portrayed as Mormon was nothing of the sort because most Mormon's are just like you and me. They just don't smoke, drink, or swear, but they do live just like most people. They don't talk, act, or dress or live like the family in the movie. And as far as the brother just leaving as he did, rarely happens. There is a clear lack of research that went into writing the film. And as far as the story is concerned, very cliche and uninteresting. I kept fast forwarding just to see how silly the conclusion was going to be. I wasn't disappointed. Don't bother .

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Electrick Children is a very special gem of independent cinema. It is a true tale of finding one's self in a sea of obstacles, and unshared beliefs. As off-the-wall as the story may be, it is still relatable on a very ethereally human level. Breathtaking cinematography, expertly written, beautiful performances, and subtle yet massive amounts of symbolism. The film truly is a trance-like dream.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Rebecca Thomas

Director

Julia Garner

Rachel

Rory Culkin

Clyde

Liam Aiken

Will

Billy Zane

Paul

Cynthia Watros

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Good as it is, with a catchy high concept and hip indie sensibility, it could have been so much better. Culkin, Aiken and Garner, however, can count the film as an unmitigated triumph.

Rated: B

Mar 8, 2013

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Though unevenly told and at times too fanciful for its own good, "Electrick Children" marks an intriguing feature debut for its risk-taking writer-director, Rebecca Thomas.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 7, 2013

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Stephen Holden

New York Times

"Electrick Children" is well acted and refreshingly nonjudgmental, but its narrative continuity is tenuous at best.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 7, 2013

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Nicholas Bell

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An even-heeled, though undeniably quirky coming of age road trip movie, angled on culture clash for a great deal of its charm.

Aug 6, 2019

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Naila Scargill

Trebuchet

Essentially a coming-of-age road-trip story, it certainly has a great hook: virgin birth by rock 'n' roll is going to intrigue most viewers.

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Patrick Gamble

CineVue

A fascinating, if flawed debut which deserves to be viewed if only for Garner's enchanting performance.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 26, 2019

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Synopsis

A Mormon youth (Liam Aiken) is accused of raping and impregnating his sister (Julia Garner), even though she insists that a voice she heard on a cassette tape actually did the deed.

Director: Rebecca Thomas
Screenwriter: Rebecca Thomas
Production Co: Live Wire Films
Rating: R (Language|Brief Sexual References)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 20, 2016
Runtime: 1h 35m

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