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Nitram

Nitram

Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2021

Based on true events, "Nitram" lives with his parents in suburban Australia in the mid-90s. He lives a life of isolation and frustration at never fitting in. As his anger grows, he begins a slow descent into a nightmare that culminates in the most heinous of acts.

Movie details

Nitram

“April 28, 1996, an event upsets Australia”

2021 Thriller · Crime · Drama 1h 52m

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6.9 / 10

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Based on true events, "Nitram" lives with his parents in suburban Australia in the mid-90s. He lives a life of isolation and frustration at never fitting in. As his anger grows, he begins a slow descent into a nightmare that culminates in the most heinous of acts.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Justin Kurzel

Written by

Shaun Grant

Caleb Landry Jones

Caleb Landry Jones

Nitram

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

Mother

Anthony LaPaglia

Anthony LaPaglia

Dad

Sean Keenan

Sean Keenan

Jamie

Essie Davis

Essie Davis

Helen

P

Phoebe Taylor

Riley

Lucy-Rose Leonard

Lucy-Rose Leonard

Girl in the Bar

Court is in session

Put Nitram on trial.

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

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.