
Molly Maxwell
Love doesn't act its age.
Directed by Sara St. Onge
Produced by Canadian Film Centre
A coming-of-age drama centered on a high school student's infatuation with her teacher, exploring the blurred lines between admiration and inappropriate desire within a progressive school setting.
At Phoenix Progressive School, students take notes lying on parlor couches and are encouraged to explore their gifts through electives like break-dancing and graphic-novel writing. In the midst of all this liberal pedagogy and budding talent, Molly Maxwell feels unexceptional, until she falls for her attractive English teacher, Ben.
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Is Molly Maxwell violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Molly Maxwell easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is Molly Maxwell sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Does Molly Maxwell end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Molly Maxwell scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Molly Maxwell
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Molly Maxwell
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Molly Maxwell, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Molly Maxwell, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Molly Maxwell, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































