Boy Erased
The truth cannot be converted.
Directed by Joel Edgerton
Produced by Anonymous Content, Blue-Tongue Films
A harrowing coming-of-age drama about a young man forced into conversion therapy, grappling with faith, identity, and the devastating cost of familial rejection.
Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith.
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Is Boy Erased sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Boy Erased easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Boy Erased violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Boy Erased end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Boy Erased scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Boy Erased
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Boy Erased
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Boy Erased, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Boy Erased, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Boy Erased, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
