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The Adults streaming

2023 Movie United States Drama, Comedy 89 min Ages 15+

By: Dustin Guy Defa With: Karen Lynn Gorney, Hannah Gross, Joe Maraday, Tina Benko, Kyra Tantao

The plan to make a trip back home as short as possible begins to unravel as Eric finds himself balancing the challenging relationship with his two sisters and his addiction to a local poker game.

Filmium rating

54%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 2023

Selections:

Encounters 2023

Mood

Nostalgic

Raw

Strained Sibling Bonds

Tender

Cast & Crew

Dustin Guy Defa

Tina Benko

Christopher Denham

Hannah Gross

Emma Kikue

Michael Cera

Kyra Tantao

Simon Kim

Craig Butta

Dan Cohen

Wavyy Jonez

Joe Maraday

Lucy Kaminsky

Kiah McKirnan

Karen Lynn Gorney

Lucas Papaelias

Anoop Desai

Sophia Lillis

Budget

Independent Film

Cinematic Technique

Dialogue-Focused

Intimate Framing

Naturalistic Lighting

Film Movements

Mumblecore

Narrative Structure

Character Study

Non-Linear

Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Deliberate

Meandering

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Moderate Length

Soundtrack

Diegetic Music

Subtle Score

Style

Character-Driven

Contemporary

Realistic

Time-Period

Contemporary

Present-Day

Central Conflict

Family Tension

Personal Ambition

Reconciliation

Characters

Family Members

Poker Players

Siblings

Ending

Ambiguous

Bittersweet

Hopeful

Historical Context

2020S

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Poker Competition

Reconnecting With Sisters

Return Home

Plot

Family Reunion

Poker Addiction

Sibling Conflict

Setting

Hometown

Small-Town

Shooting Location

Small-Town

Urban Setting

Theme

Family Dynamics

Nostalgia

Personal Growth

Reconciliation

Genre

Comedy

Drama

Slice-Of-Life

Audiences

Adults

Family Viewers

Independent Film Enthusiasts

Titles

The Adults

Reception

Favorable Critic Scores

Film Festival Recognition

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2023

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