
The Fabelmans
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Directed by Steven Spielberg
Produced by Amblin Entertainment, Reliance Entertainment
A tender, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story about a young filmmaker discovering both his artistic voice and painful family truths in post-war Arizona.
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.
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Is The Fabelmans easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Does The Fabelmans end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Fabelmans violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Fabelmans sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is The Fabelmans scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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