The Wise Kids
Watch TrailerA vivid, dynamic Southern coming-of-age drama, takes place in the transitional space between high school and college, when life seems to be all questions and no answers, and the future is scarily wide open. Set in and around a Charleston, SC Baptist church, weaving through this ensemble piece are three main characters - Brea, an introspective pastor's daughter experiencing debilitating doubt, the hyperactive Laura, Brea's best friend and a devout believer, and Tim, the open-hearted son of a single father, confronting his homosexuality for the first time. Tensions and buried feelings abound, as colleges are chosen and adults behave badly, as Brea, Laura and Tim attempt to hang onto what they have, all the while yearning to break free.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2011 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Stephen Cone |
| Runtime | 91 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (43 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a delicate portrait of adolescence, relying on quiet, expressive dialogue and natural performances to explore the fragility of belief and the complexity of self-discovery without easy resolutions.
What lingers after viewing is a poignant sense of empathy for these characters navigating their uncertain futures. A tender and authentic slice of life. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Stephen Cone
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Brew some tea and settle in for a quiet, thoughtful evening. Best watched with an open heart.
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