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Adult Life Skills

  • 20162016
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.9K
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Jodie Whittaker in Adult Life Skills (2016)
Anna (Jodie Whittaker) is comfortable living in her mom's garden shed making funny videos all day, but as she approaches 30, she starts feeling the pressure to move on and "grow up" without compromising her youthful spirit.
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Anna (Jodie Whittaker) is comfortable living in her mom's garden shed making funny videos all day, but as she approaches 30, she starts feeling the pressure to move on and "grow up" without ... Read allAnna (Jodie Whittaker) is comfortable living in her mom's garden shed making funny videos all day, but as she approaches 30, she starts feeling the pressure to move on and "grow up" without compromising her youthful spirit.Anna (Jodie Whittaker) is comfortable living in her mom's garden shed making funny videos all day, but as she approaches 30, she starts feeling the pressure to move on and "grow up" without compromising her youthful spirit.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rachel Tunnard
  • Writer
    • Rachel Tunnard
  • Stars
    • Jodie Whittaker
    • Lorraine Ashbourne
    • Brett Goldstein
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rachel Tunnard
  • Writer
    • Rachel Tunnard
  • Stars
    • Jodie Whittaker
    • Lorraine Ashbourne
    • Brett Goldstein
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 10 nominations

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    Trailer 2:04
    Official US Trailer
    Adult Life Skills U.S. Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:04
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    Why women want a Neanderthal man - Adult Life Skills film clip
    Clip 1:42
    Why women want a Neanderthal man - Adult Life Skills film clip
    The everyday sexism of Grease - Adult Life Skills film clip
    Clip 1:19
    The everyday sexism of Grease - Adult Life Skills film clip
    Brendan's pink shorts - Adult Life Skills film clip
    Clip 0:57
    Brendan's pink shorts - Adult Life Skills film clip
    Official Trailer
    Video 2:02
    Official Trailer

    Photos8

    Rachel Tunnard at an event for Adult Life Skills (2016)
    Brett Goldstein, Rachel Tunnard, Jodie Whittaker, and Rachael Deering at an event for Adult Life Skills (2016)
    Jodie Whittaker in Adult Life Skills (2016)
    Jodie Whittaker in Adult Life Skills (2016)
    Jodie Whittaker in Adult Life Skills (2016)
    Jodie Whittaker in Adult Life Skills (2016)
    Jodie Whittaker and Ozzy Myers in Adult Life Skills (2016)

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    Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker
    • Annaas Anna
    Lorraine Ashbourne
    Lorraine Ashbourne
    • Marionas Marion
    Brett Goldstein
    Brett Goldstein
    • Brendanas Brendan
    Rachael Deering
    • Fionaas Fiona
    Eileen Davies
    Eileen Davies
    • Jeanas Jean
    Alice Lowe
    Alice Lowe
    • Aliceas Alice
    Edward Hogg
    Edward Hogg
    • The Snorkeleras The Snorkeler
    Ozzy Myers
    • Clintas Clint
    Christian Contreras
    Christian Contreras
    • Hankas Hank
    David Anderson
    David Anderson
    • Lukeas Luke
    Andrew Buckley
    Andrew Buckley
    • Postmanas Postman
    Alfie Wheeler
    • Young Billyas Young Billy
    Maisy Whittaker
    • Young Annaas Young Anna
    Terry Tunnard
    • Pub Landlordas Pub Landlord
    Paddy Malone
    • Pub Customeras Pub Customer
    Kristian Whittaker
    • Pub Customeras Pub Customer
    Julie Andrassy
    • Woman with Condomas Woman with Condom
    Winnie Wheeler
    • Kids Clubas Kids Club
    • Director
      • Rachel Tunnard
    • Writer
      • Rachel Tunnard
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on the short film Emotional Fusebox (2014).
    • Quotes

      Brendan: I think we should get badges for adult life skills: changing a car tire, sewing, sending something back at a restaurant, knitting.

    • Connections
      Remake of Emotional Fusebox (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      This Old Guitar
      Performed by Micah P. Hinson

      Written by John Denver

      Courtesy of Full Time Hobby Records LTD.

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    One should get a badge for mastering adult life skills.
    Hannah, after losing her twin brother 18 months ago, has moved into her mother's shed and has stubbornly refused to move on. She and her brother were very creative together and she continues her creative efforts by making videos of thumb puppets traveling in space which earns her constant criticism from her mother, who has taken a tough love approach to forcing Hannah to move on by forcing her to vacate the shed by her 30th birthday.

    Hannah's mother, grandmother, suitor, and girlfriend are all delightfully quirky. If you like quirky, this movie is for you. These characters are not one dimensional, but all have strengths and flaws that are shown to us by a very gifted writer/director.

    One explosion, no car chases, and no gratuitous violence make this a movie that does not waste ones time with formulaic nonsense for the brain dead. Instead it illustrates through actions the panic and struggle of letting go a loss so great that one thinks her life will never be the same, that it's impossible to move on. And the film illustrates the jolts of losing the precious things, one at a time, that keep her isolated and bound to her dead twin.

    Yet there is nothing morbid or overly dramatic in this presentation. The film is full of humor. Hannah must look after a young boy whose mother is dying, knowing what he will face. Yet he's a young cowboy and his own quirkiness mirrors Hannah's, as does his journey. Hannah is pursued awkwardly by Brandon, a somewhat shy individual who manages to approach her at the worst times, like when she's peeing behind a boat. And her dead twin appears to her in snorkeling gear which may be a clue to his death, or just his sense of humor.

    There's not a surprise ending to spoil. This movie is about the journey and not the outcome and like all good films, it's made up of moments which are captivating to watch and feel as well as some good laughs along the way. I highly recommend it.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Sweden
    • Official site
      • Writer Director's website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Veštine odrastanja
    • Filming locations
      • Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Pico Pictures
      • Filmgate Films
      • Film i Väst
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $103,810
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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