House of D

Is House of D right for your family?

Movie 2004 97 min

In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. With Tom's mother battling depression after the death of her husband, the young boy is left to his own devices. When Tom develops a crush on schoolmate Melissa, Pappass feels abandoned and begins behaving erratically.

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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. PG-13 (US)

Likely present: Romance & relationshipsFamily themesHeavy emotional content

The title and synopsis suggest themes of coming-of-age, family, and relationships.

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