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The Miseducation of Cameron Post
Drama · 2018
Pennsylvania, 1993. After getting caught with another girl, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center run by the strict Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, whose treatment consists in repenting for feeling “same sex attraction.” Cameron befriends fellow sinners Jane and Adam, thus creating a new family to deal with the surrounding intolerance.
Movie details
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
“Come as you are.”
2018 Drama 1h 32m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
Pennsylvania, 1993. After getting caught with another girl, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center run by the strict Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, whose treatment consists in repenting for feeling “same sex attraction.” Cameron befriends fellow sinners Jane and Adam, thus creating a new family to deal with the surrounding intolerance.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Miseducation of Cameron Post?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Desiree Akhavan
Written by
Desiree Akhavan · Cecilia Frugiuele
Chloë Grace Moretz
Cameron
Sasha Lane
Jane
Forrest Goodluck
Adam
John Gallagher Jr.
Reverend Rick
Jennifer Ehle
Dr. Lydia Marsh
Marin Ireland
Bethany
Owen Campbell
Mark
Court is in session
Put The Miseducation of Cameron Post on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.