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Jet Boy

Jet Boy

Drama · 2001

A coming-of-age story of a reluctant 13-year-old hustler named Nathan who will do whatever it takes to feel loved.

Movie details

Jet Boy

“He wanted to be loved for more than just a night.”

2001 Drama 1h 40m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

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A coming-of-age story of a reluctant 13-year-old hustler named Nathan who will do whatever it takes to feel loved.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Dave Schultz

Written by

Dave Schultz

Branden Nadon

Branden Nadon

Nathan

Dylan Walsh

Dylan Walsh

Boon Palmer

Kelly Rowan

Kelly Rowan

Erin

Matthew Currie Holmes

Matthew Currie Holmes

Jordan

Jordan Weller

Jordan Weller

Lloyd

Carrie Schiffler

Carrie Schiffler

Nathan's Mom

Valerie Planche

Valerie Planche

Mrs. Ross

Court is in session

Put Jet Boy on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.