Starving in Suburbia
Seen it?2014 | 84 min | Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and mixed reviews, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A 17-year-old dancer joins a "thinspiration" website and devotes herself to the almost religious glorification of "thin", until she becomes completely possessed by the dark world of anorexia.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tara Miele
- Laura Slade WigginsHannah
- Emma DumontKayden
- Callie ThorneJoey
- Izabella MikoTeagan
- Brendan MeyerLeo
- Marcus GiamattiMichael
- Sharon LawrenceDr. Klein
- Paula NewsomeMs. Christie
- Olivia JordanThin Chic Woman
- Alexandra BeggDancer