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Scrap

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Scrap

2022

1h 45m

Drama

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Beth (Vivian Kerr) has recently been laid off and struggles to maintain the appearance of a successful middle-class lifestyle as she bounces around Los Angeles. Hoping to land a new job and change her situation before her estranged older brother Ben (Anthony Rapp) finds out, Beth must confront her own pride in order to reconnect with him and provide for her young daughter Birdy. Meanwhile, Ben and his wife Stacy (Lana Parrilla) consider a third round of IVF and Stacy, a successful attorney, must re-evaluate her own conflicted relationship with motherhood.

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Critics Consensus

Mining riveting drama from the trials and tribulations of just trying to get by, Scrap is a well-acted and poignant feature debut from star-director Vivian Kerr.

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Namrata Joshi

The New Indian Express

There’s hope in this bittersweet film. That all won’t be lost, that the messed-up relations will resolve, the scraps and squabbles will lead to harmony, and happiness will come to prevail.

May 14, 2025

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

The well-acted, confidently crafted indie “Scrap” probes messy family dynamics with low-key but taut acuity, avoiding the usual poles of dysfunctional-clan comedy or high drama driven by yelling matches and shocking revelations.

Dec 13, 2024

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

As a screenwriter, Kerr has a deep understanding of her characters and the complex dynamics of the relationship between Ben and Beth.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 13, 2024

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Anne Brodie

What She Said

Given the limited information we’re given, it’s a bit of a puzzle, God forbid Beth straight talks. Kerr’s really pulled off something that could have been problematic. Well worth a look.

Rated: 3/4

May 2, 2025

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Daniel M. Kimmel

North Shore Movies

“Scrap” is the sort of festival film that should thrive on streaming. Never intended to be a blockbuster, it’s a grown-up movie that doesn’t make you feel like you’ve just wasted your time on two hours of explosions and special effects.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 18, 2025

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Brittany Frederick

CBR

While this indie project may not be the showiest or most dynamic of films, it's worth a look for anyone who feels a little bit out of place.

Rated: 7/10

Apr 1, 2025

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Audience Member

I didn’t watch Scrap to feel good. I watched it to feel seen. And we need more of those.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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Audience Member

I haven’t spoken to my sibling in years, and watching Scrap was like getting punched in the gut by guilt and love at the same time. The way Beth and Ben communicate—awkwardly, tensely, but with so much history—felt almost invasive. Like I was eavesdropping on something too raw. It’s not about big apologies or tearful hugs. Just... the effort to show up, even when it’s uncomfortable. That hit me.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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Mechbly E

Scrap feels like one of those films that trusts the audience to do the emotional work. Minimal score. Subtle performances. Tight script. Vivian Kerr gives a performance that’s incredibly internal—it’s all in her eyes and silence. Some might call it slow, but I saw it more as restrained, in a good way. There’s no melodrama, just tension simmering under the surface. Solid indie gem.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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James C

Emotionally raw and authentically told—Scrap is indie filmmaking at its finest.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/01/25

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Sophia M

Scrap doesn’t need to shout to make an impact — it quietly gets under your skin and stays there. A tender, beautifully honest story that feels real in every frame.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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Garner S

Felt like a hug and a gut-punch at the same time. Scrap gets it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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Synopsis

Beth (Vivian Kerr) has recently been laid off and struggles to maintain the appearance of a successful middle-class lifestyle as she bounces around Los Angeles. Hoping to land a new job and change her situation before her estranged older brother Ben (Anthony Rapp) finds out, Beth must confront her own pride in order to reconnect with him and provide for her young daughter Birdy. Meanwhile, Ben and his wife Stacy (Lana Parrilla) consider a third round of IVF and Stacy, a successful attorney, must re-evaluate her own conflicted relationship with motherhood.

Director: Vivian Kerr
Producer: Vivian Kerr, Rachel Stander, Suresh Cedrick Pereira, Marion Kerr
Screenwriter: Vivian Kerr
Distributor: Rue Dangeau
Production Co: Rue Dangeau, A Season of Rain, sergecedrick
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2024
Runtime: 1h 45m

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