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Igby Goes Down (2002)
Director: Burr Steers
Cast: Kieran Culkin, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Goldblum, Claire Danes
6.8
75%Runtime97 min
Rating15
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Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, and a shark-like young Republican big brother, Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.
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Fans of darkly comedic coming-of-age stories will appreciate Igby Goes Down, the 2002 film directed by Burr Steers. Featuring a standout performance by Kieran Culkin as the rebellious, sarcastic title character, the film blends humor and drama to explore themes of privilege, family dysfunction, and the search for meaning in a world of old money and social expectations.
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Igby Goes Down is a 2002 American comedy-drama film that follows the life of Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sardonic teenager who attempts to break free of his familial ties and wealthy, overbearing mother. The film was written and directed by Burr Steers, and stars Kieran Culkin, Claire Danes, Jeff Goldblum, Susan Sarandon, Amanda Peet, Ryan Phillippe, Bill Pullman and Jared Harris. It was given a limited theatrical release through United Artists on September 13, 2002, in the United States, and received generally positive reviews from critics.
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