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Young Adam (2003)
Runtime93 min
Rating18
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A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Young Adam (2003) is a critically acclaimed drama/thriller that received a mixed reception from audiences. The film was praised by critics for its gritty, atmospheric style and strong performances, though some found it too slow-paced. It received several awards nominations, including recognition for its lead actor Ewan McGregor's performance.
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This moody, atmospheric thriller set in 1950s Scotland has a similar brooding, character-driven sensibility to some of the user's preferred international films like The Lives of Others.
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Young Adam is a 2003 neo-noir erotic drama film written and directed by David Mackenzie and starring Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Peter Mullan, Ewan Stewart and Emily Mortimer. The film is based on the 1954 novel of the same name by Alexander Trocchi.
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