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Lean on Pete (2018)
Runtime121 min
Rating15
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Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Lean on Pete received critical acclaim upon its release in 2018, with praise for its poignant, character-driven narrative and the powerful performances from its lead actor. The film was nominated for numerous awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, and holds an impressive 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong audience reception as well.
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Andrew Haigh's film, like Lelio's work, is a poignant character study that delves into the emotional lives of its protagonists, using a naturalistic style and attention to detail to create a deeply immersive cinematic experience.
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Lean on Pete is a 2017 coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Andrew Haigh, based on the novel of the same name by Willy Vlautin. It stars Charlie Plummer, Chloë Sevigny, Travis Fimmel and Steve Buscemi, and follows a 15-year-old boy in the American Northwest, who begins to work at a stable and befriends a racehorse.
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