Coming Through the Rye

Coming Through the Rye

Directed by James Steven Sadwith

Produced by Cold Beer Friday, River Bend Pictures

201697 min6.2 / 10

A introspective coming-of-age drama about a sensitive adolescent navigating isolation and identity through his obsession with Holden Caulfield.

Coming Through the Rye, set in 1969, is a touching coming of age story of sensitive, 16 year old Jamie Schwartz, who is not the most popular kid at his all boys' boarding school. Disconnected from students and teachers, he believes he is destined to play Holden Caulfield, the main character of The Catcher in the Rye, and has adapted the book as a play.

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  • Is Coming Through the Rye sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Coming Through the Rye violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Coming Through the Rye easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is Coming Through the Rye scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Coming Through the Rye end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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