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The Miseducation of Cameron Post

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2018 | 92 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little 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
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Fallout or Thirteen, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Pennsylvania, 1993. After getting caught with another girl, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center run by the strict Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, whose treatment consists in repenting for feeling “same sex attraction.” Cameron befriends fellow sinners Jane and Adam, thus creating a new family to deal with the surrounding intolerance.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $900K budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 76K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Desiree Akhavan

  • Chloë Grace MoretzCameron
  • Sasha LaneJane
  • Forrest GoodluckAdam
  • John Gallagher Jr.Reverend Rick
  • Jennifer EhleDr. Lydia Marsh
  • Marin IrelandBethany
  • Owen CampbellMark
  • Kerry ButlerRuth
  • Quinn ShephardColey
  • Emily SkeggsErin