
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk
Directed by Eric Stoltz
A coming-of-age comedy-drama about a religiously constrained teenager navigating guilt, desire, and awakening through romantic infatuation and religious questioning.
A young Jehovah's Witness believes the ultimate punishment will be inflicted upon him for typical teenage activity. His life is rather grim until infatuation with a friend's older sister opens his eyes.
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Is Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































