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Temple Grandin

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Before enrolling in college, famed animal husbandry expert Temple Grandin (Claire Danes) visits a cattle ranch owned by her aunt Ann (Catherine O'Hara) and demonstrates a brilliance for all things mechanical. Once classes begin, the autistic Grandin rises to meet the intellectual challenges -- though the social ones are a bit more difficult. Grandin triumphs over prejudice to become an innovator in the field of animal care, and a lifelong advocate for humane slaughtering practices.
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A heartfelt glimpse into Temple Grandin's mind, this engrossing biopic reaches its full potential thanks to Claire Danes' unsentimental performance.

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Hank Stuever Washington Post 07/30/2020
Temple Grandin is an amazingly assembled, superbly acted, strikingly sweet film about Grandin's life -- and the cows' death. Go to Full Review Alyssa Rosenberg The Atlantic 07/30/2020
HBO's fine biopic serves as an important reminder that people with autism spectrum disorders are individuals rather than collections of tics. Go to Full Review Lenny Ann Low Sydney Morning Herald 07/30/2020
What's striking about Temple Grandin is the absence of sentimentality; no syrupy music, no saccharine climax - just a rich glimpse inside a rare mind. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 07/30/2020
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As noted, none of this seems like the stuff of riveting drama. It is, though. Still only 30, Danes shows she's now ready and able to take command of any acting challenge put in her path. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 07/30/2020
Temple Grandin turns out to be the kind of biopic Hollywood rarely makes anymore: It's positive, revealing and surprising; an intelligent period piece without sex or violence that's virtually free of profanity. Go to Full Review Daynah Burnett PopMatters 07/30/2020
The film simply asks us to reconsider how we view those with autism, and by the end of the film, it's worked. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Govind T @govindtomar Feb 14 Heart-felt, feel-good, calm biopic of Temple Grandin See more Zachary Jacob S Jan 19 This is an amazing movie! Beautifully made all around. Wonderful! See more Ferdinand S @Snyx1433 Aug 20 Temple Grandin – What a Movie! I know I’m late with this review, but I watched it yesterday and just had to say something. Claire Danes played the role of Temple so well that we actually had to Google her to check if she has autism. Her acting was completely on point. The movie had its laughs, its tears, and so many moments that made you think. If more people could see the world the way Temple does, it would be a much better place. See more Joe N Aug 17 This is an excellent movie for Parents- not just parents of Autistic Children……. This is a defining role for Clair….. just as Rain Man was for Hoffman. The fact that this is a true story based on an actual person- parents need to see movies that show the payoff for raising children and the difficulties they encounter. The production/direction does an innovative job at introducing the viewer to Autism and how they process the words…. Things like the flash photo of the ‘we get up with the rooster’ The production was clever, the script was innovative and the message of ‘nature is cruel, we don’t have to be’ - shows man with his better angels…. Irrespective of how you feel about the beef industry- I would suggest this is a movies for parents and not necessarily for children….. i also did skip forward from some of the cattle lot sequences….. this is an important more…. It will live on for the sheer educational and perseverance POV….. Strong work! See more Victoria B @Vicster May 18 A wonderful portrayal of a hero! Beautifully written and acted Temple fills my heart with joy every time I watch it. A masterpiece 🙂 See more Faiz D May 13 'Different, but not less.' This is an exceptionally beautiful film that explores autism and I was completely spellbound by Claire Danes acting. See more Read all reviews
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Mick Jackson

Director

Claire Danes

Temple Grandin

Catherine O'Hara

Aunt Ann

Julia Ormond

Eustacia

David Strathairn

Dr. Carlock

Stephanie Faracy

Betty Goscowitz

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Synopsis Before enrolling in college, famed animal husbandry expert Temple Grandin (Claire Danes) visits a cattle ranch owned by her aunt Ann (Catherine O'Hara) and demonstrates a brilliance for all things mechanical. Once classes begin, the autistic Grandin rises to meet the intellectual challenges -- though the social ones are a bit more difficult. Grandin triumphs over prejudice to become an innovator in the field of animal care, and a lifelong advocate for humane slaughtering practices.
Director
Mick Jackson
Producer
Scott Ferguson
Screenwriter
Christopher Monger, Christopher Monger, Merritt Johnson
Production Co
HBO Films
Rating
TV-PG (D)
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 50m
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