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Riley

2023 1h 33m Drama List
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Ambitious high school athlete Dakota Riley begins his senior year like most of his peers; within the confines of the steady monotony that comes with adolescence -- sports, classrooms, dinner tables, school halls. With high expectations for his athletic pursuits, Dakota lives within carefully designed boundaries, a calculated blueprint upon which he's formed the basis of his identity. But when the reality of this identity is thrown into disarray, Dakota is forced to confront the consequences of denying himself, or come to terms with who he really is.

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Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall As the drama gets increasingly serious, the film grabs hold powerfully. So even if things begin to turn a bit melodramatic, there's truth in the way the story plays out. Rated: 4/5 Mar 25, 2024 Full Review Josh Winning Radio Times Inspired by writer/director Benjamin Howard's own experiences, Riley sketches an impressive portrait of teen anguish, and sensitively explores the burden of living up to other people's expectations. Rated: 3/5 Mar 16, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Ambitious high school athlete Dakota Riley begins his senior year like most of his peers; within the confines of the steady monotony that comes with adolescence -- sports, classrooms, dinner tables, school halls. With high expectations for his athletic pursuits, Dakota lives within carefully designed boundaries, a calculated blueprint upon which he's formed the basis of his identity. But when the reality of this identity is thrown into disarray, Dakota is forced to confront the consequences of denying himself, or come to terms with who he really is.
Director
Benjamin Howard
Producer
Benjamin Howard, Tommy Anderson, Laura Scarano
Screenwriter
Benjamin Howard
Production Co
Windsor Film Company
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m