84 Ratings

Morris from America

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Directed by Chad Hartigan

Germany, United States, 2016

Drama, Romance

Synopsis

The romantic and coming-of-age misadventures of a 13-year-old American living in Germany.

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Morris from America Directed by Chad Hartigan

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Awards & Festivals

Sundance Film Festival

2016 | 2 wins including: Dramatic (Special Jury Prize)

Independent Spirit Awards

2017 | Nominee: Best Supporting Male

National Board of Review

2016 | Winner: Top Ten Independent Films

!f Istanbul International Independent Film Festival

2017

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Stylishly telling a slim story in subtle fashion, without surrendering to narrative or formal small-mindedness, Hartigan maintains the same benevolent, low-key depiction of turbulent events as he did in 2013’s This Is Martin Bonner. This film may present a more commonly told story, tracing it out along many of the same rhythms and beats as similarly toned Sundance brethren, but the emotional space it carves out is ultimately uniquely its own.

Jesse Cataldo

August 15, 2016

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The film is perhaps most inspiring for featuring one of cinema’s most touching father-and-son relationships in quite a while, with Curtis looking after his son with a mixture of tough love and genuine warm-hearted sympathy.

Kenji Fujishima

June 20, 2016

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Robinson brings nuance and humour to his role as Morris’ sensitive single father, but I found his performance unable to mask the awkward way the film uses its German setting in a transparent bid to make the most of European co-funding.

Simran Hans

June 16, 2016

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What are people saying?

Tiago Gonçalves's rating of the film Morris from America
Tiago Gonçalves

Parenthood is such a beautiful and delicate thing. Amazing portrait of the mind of a 13-year-old outcast who dances to Miguel's "Pussy Is Mine" in the bedroom.
March 27, 2017 10:00
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MATTEO BITTANTI's rating of the film Morris from America
MATTEO BITTANTI

Another victim of the Sundance hype machine. The general rule is: if the Park Utah crowds love it,then it must to be mediocre. Quod Erat Demonstrandum.
January 14, 2017 09:45
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Carlos Filipe Freitas's rating of the film Morris from America
Carlos Filipe Freitas

The docile “Morris from America”, a Sundance big hit, managed to spread some charm while showcasing heartfelt performances.
September 28, 2016 07:02
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†. Kennedy Pope's rating of the film Morris from America
†. Kennedy Pope

In short, it's a story I've seen many times before; and it's only executed in a decent way. It's non-discernible as a coming-of-age story in comparison to anything else I've seen. It lacked something that motivated me to care; on the plus side, the acting wasn't bad and it had its funny moments.
December 19, 2016 06:58
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ShawnD's rating of the film Morris from America
ShawnD

Charming enough, many of Morris' conversations with his Dad are funny and insightful, in particular the final conversation in the car. However, the low production quality (shot on video undoubtedly due to budget constraints) doesn't do much to lift a familiar plot. There's only so much you can do with 13-year-old in the lead. It's going to be a coming-of-ager, no matter how many dirty words are put into the dialogue.
December 05, 2016 23:30
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James Mackin's rating of the film Morris from America
James Mackin

It's a very typical film, often done, but it's fun, and it's set in Germany, which is sehr schönes.
January 29, 2017 23:23
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jxn's rating of the film Morris from America
jxn

the pillow scene killed it for me a bit.
September 09, 2016 01:01
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Stephane Tanaka's rating of the film Morris from America
Stephane Tanaka

Funny and entertaining, i agree! Beautiful young german girls <3
June 09, 2016 20:38
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