Portrait of a Young Man
Seen it?2026 | 89 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Fallout or Thirteen, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Gray, an obsessive angsty teenager, must make peace with his struggling family in order to overcome emotional bonds and personal afflictions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brandon Shenk
- Jackson KellyGrayson Johnson
- Richard GunnJames Johnson
- Tricia PaoluccioTrisha Johnson
- John Paul KakosLuke Johnson
- Peggy SheffieldNancy
- Beth MarshallCherise
- Angelina LewisAmber
- Desiree Tracie ColeHigh School Student