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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 Temple Grandin is an amazingly assembled, superbly acted, strikingly sweet film about Grandin's life -- and the cows' death. Jul 30, 2020 Full Review Alyssa Rosenberg The Atlantic HBO's fine biopic serves as an important reminder that people with autism spectrum disorders are individuals rather than collections of tics. Jul 30, 2020 Full Review Lenny Ann Low Sydney Morning Herald 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. Jul 30, 2020 Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 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. Rated: A Jul 30, 2020 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 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. Jul 30, 2020 Full Review Daynah Burnett PopMatters The film simply asks us to reconsider how we view those with autism, and by the end of the film, it's worked. Jul 30, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Silver F It just doesn't get any better than this. Period. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review lgmnow k A fantastic story met with equally fantastic acting. A trip into the mind of a misunderstood genius does not disappoint! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Jordy M At first, I wasn't convinced by Ivan Strasburg's cinematographic style or Mick Jackson's direction, as I didn’t fully understand the purpose of the abrupt scenes that were almost caricaturesque. However, little by little, it starts to make sense, as it greatly explains Grandin’s way of thinking, but more importantly, it explains her behavior towards what she is passionate about and what she is not. Additionally, we have a perfect adaptation of the real-life story of Temple Grandin, with all her obstacles and difficulties, but above all, how she navigated through them. I believe the narrative rhythm and the way each stage was divided was perfect, allowing us as the audience to grow with her and even understand her. Obviously, none of this would have been as effective without the magnificent performance of Claire Danes, and I must also add Julia Ormond and Catherine O’Hara. They perfectly conveyed the emotions of their characters—whether it was sadness, despair, or pride—it was palpable, and I truly connected with it. For all of this and more, I consider it a wonderful work, perfect to watch with family, to share with others, and to be swept away by such a beautiful and inspiring story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review Lucky C The Type of quality storyline and acting rarely seen any longer. A must see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Alex C Every vegan, vegetarian, meat eater should watch Temple Grandin. Everyone who is autistic, knows someone who is autistic, knows someone they think might be autistic, should watch this. Every living being should be treated with respect. Whether they are a cockroach, spider, tick, dog, cat, goat, horse, cow, or human, we are all here for a fleeting moment before we are gone. You aren't a lightbulb that can be switched back on, once you are extinguished or burnt out, you are gone, make the most of your light while you have it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Sharon J The movie was brilliantly acted and well directed. I was mesmerized from the very beginning. Clare Danes did a wonderful job portraying a brilliant, autistic person. I am in total awe. The movie was riveting in every way I highly recommend it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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