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Thumbsucker (2005)

R  96 min  -  Comedy | Drama   -  28 October 2005 (UK)
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Justin throws himself and everyone around him into chaos when he attempts to break free from his addiction to his thumb.

Director:

Mike Mills

Writers:

Walter Kirn (novel), Mike Mills

Stars:

Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton and Vincent D'Onofrio
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ted Beckman Ted Beckman ...
Stoner Guy
Benjamin Bratt ...
Matt Schramm
Vincent D'Onofrio ...
Arvin V. Entena Arvin V. Entena ...
Perry Lyman's Assistant
Tyler Gannon Tyler Gannon ...
Stoner Chick
Kelli Garner ...
Rebecca
Allen Go Allen Go ...
Biology Teacher
Dakota Goldhor Dakota Goldhor ...
Girl on Plane
Walter Kirn ...
Debate Judge
Kit Koenig ...
Principal
Sarah Lucht Sarah Lucht ...
English Teacher
Eric Normington Eric Normington ...
Hotel Desk Clerk
Nancy O'Dell ...
Herself
Lanette Prazeau Lanette Prazeau ...
School Nurse
Lou Taylor Pucci ...
Justin Cobb (as Lou Pucci)
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Storyline

Justin is a teenager boy, who has an oral obsession with his thumb. His mother seems to be a normal housekeeper, but she has her own obsessions as well, like a crush on a TV-star. The only person who's aware of Justin's problem is his father, manager in a store, but none of his advices seem to be working for Justin. The kid is signed up in a debate workshop, but the thing isn't going well, because he has his mind in a pretty classmate and, of course, in his thumb, affecting all the rest of his classes. So, Justin is a loner kid in the school, who prefers to lock himself in the bathroom and suck his thumb. Justin's dentist, a mystical-hippie person, will try to help to overcome his thumb problem, through the hypnosis. But the school's psychologist will diagnose Justin with the Attention Deficit Disorder, and will prescribe him some drugs. Suddenly, Justin's problem with his thumb will disappear... Written by Alejandro Frias  

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Plot Keywords:

Debate | School | Drugs | Dentist | Winning  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug/alcohol use and sexuality involving teens, language and a disturbing image See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Âge difficile obscur See more »

Filming Locations:

Beaverton, Oregon, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$85,327 (USA) (18 September 2005) (9 Screens)

Gross:

$1,325,073 (USA) (4 December 2005)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Bob Yari Productions, This Is That Productions, Cinema-Go-Go See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Scarlett Johansson was originally cast as Rebecca Crane, but she dropped out shortly before filming and was replaced by Kelli Garner. See more »

Goofs

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Justin is charged $3.20 to mail a Business Reply envelope which is clearly marked "Postage Will Be Paid By Addressee". However, it is possible he intends to send it Priority Mail, which would have cost $3.20 in the time period of the original novel. See more »

Quotes

Mr. Geary: It's my professional opinion that you've become a monster.
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Crazy Credits

technical consultants ... the nurses at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center See more »

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Features Halo 2 (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Thirteen"
(1972)
Written by Alex Chilton and Chris Bell (as Christopher Bell)
Performed by Elliott Smith
From the film Lucky Three an Elliott Smith Portrait by Jem Cohen
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