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Don't Call Me Son

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2016 | 82 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Pierre is seventeen and in the middle of puberty. He plays in a band, has sex at parties and secretly tries on women’s clothing and lipstick in front of a mirror. Ever since his father’s death, his mother Aracy has looked after him and his younger sister Jacqueline, spoiling them both. But when he discovers that she stole him from a hospital when he was a new born baby, Pierre’s life changes dramatically. In her new film, director Anna Muylaert explores the mother-child relationship through the eyes of a rebellious son whose whole world unravels overnight.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $189K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Anna Muylaert

  • Naomi NeroPierre / Felipe
  • Dani NefussiAracy / Glória
  • Matheus NachtergaeleMatheus
  • Daniel BotelhoJoca
  • Lais DiasJaqueline / Cristina
  • Helena AlbergariaSueli
  • Luciana PaesTia Yara
  • June DantasWalmissa
  • René GuerraAssistente social
  • Renan TencaRené