My Salinger Year

My Salinger Year

The true story of a literary education.

Directed by Philippe Falardeau

Produced by micro_scope, Parallel Films

2020101 min6.3 / 10

A warm, nostalgic coming-of-age story about a young woman's literary awakening through proximity to a reclusive literary icon in 1990s New York.

A college grad takes a clerical job working for the literary agent of the renowned, reclusive writer J.D. Salinger.

Questions people ask

  • Is My Salinger Year violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is My Salinger Year easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does My Salinger Year end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is My Salinger Year scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is My Salinger Year sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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31/ 100

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Rarity45

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Surprise17

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Love35

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