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No Alternative

  • 2018
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
267
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Michaela Cavazos in No Alternative (2018)
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Drama

This coming-of-age drama blasts open the world of grunge-era teenagers in the early 90s.This coming-of-age drama blasts open the world of grunge-era teenagers in the early 90s.This coming-of-age drama blasts open the world of grunge-era teenagers in the early 90s.

  • Director
    • William Dickerson
  • Writers
    • William Dickerson
    • Dwight Moody
  • Stars
    • Michaela Cavazos
    • Conor Proft
    • Harry Hamlin
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    267
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    • Director
      • William Dickerson
    • Writers
      • William Dickerson
      • Dwight Moody
    • Stars
      • Michaela Cavazos
      • Conor Proft
      • Harry Hamlin
    • 24User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Michaela Cavazos
    • Bridget Harrison
    Conor Proft
    Conor Proft
    • Thomas Harrison
    Harry Hamlin
    Harry Hamlin
    • William Harrison
    Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe
    • Maureen Harrison
    Chloë Levine
    Chloë Levine
    • Jackie O'Brien
    Matthew Van Oss
    Matthew Van Oss
    • Jeremy Brewer
    Eli Bridges
    • Connor Russell
    Aria Shahghasemi
    Aria Shahghasemi
    • Elias Santoro
    Logan Georges
    • Stewart Boyle
    Lewis Arlt
    • Dr. Malcolm Denner
    W. Tré Davis
    W. Tré Davis
    • Lincoln
    Deema Aitken
    Deema Aitken
    • Alex Pappas
    Sarah Rich
    Sarah Rich
    • Abigail
    Brendan Dooling
    Brendan Dooling
    • Jim Roberts
    James Andrew O'Connor
    James Andrew O'Connor
    • Lance Ward
    Brud Fogarty
    Brud Fogarty
    • Officer Arggio
    Gabrielle Hespe
    • Megan
    Taylor McCluskey
    Taylor McCluskey
    • Trevor Underwood
    • Director
      • William Dickerson
    • Writers
      • William Dickerson
      • Dwight Moody
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    Kirpianuscus

    about loneliness

    Teenagers. Their music. Their loneliness. And their own refuges. It is not easy to define it because it can be discovered as portrait of 1990 decade, about parenthood, about friendship, music and the entire ball defining the teens life, including suicide . It is not a remarkable film. Only a decent one, with beautiful sparkles of acting and a good soundtrack.
    9tutankhamundrummer

    Great indie film!!!

    A well made film with bunch of emotions. Good directing.

    The camera work is really on point! Michaela's Cavazos performance is fantastic! She has a well written character. Bri Da B's music is great - the music in the movie in general is perfect!

    I loved all the scenes at the coffee shop!
    7sarine_voltage

    Hard to Rate

    I found it hard to rate this. If you're looking for an entertaining movie, this really isn't it. If you're looking for a pretty accurate depiction of a family with teenagers that's mostly rather depressing and pretty much of a downer, then this is for you.

    Music is a central theme in the movie, making it watchable for me; the soundtrack is well-suited and pretty cool. The movie portrays some authentic teen (as well as the mom and dad's) angst while uncovering each's particular situation they're struggling with. Really good acting on everyone's part, and a good message. It's not at all uplifting. If you're struggling to get through it, at least be sure to fast forward to around 1:23-ish and watch the AA scene, which I consider to be the point of the movie and an important message for all to hear.
    9sambrndcrg

    Spirit of the 90s

    Great soundtrack, great storyline. Each generation has had its own version of "Suburbia", this would be the unnofficial new version
    10Ahmadkkotb

    A Touching Movie

    No the first time watching a Coming-of-Age movie so I know how these generally go, but there's something different about this movie, teens are rowdy and rude to their parents but their teen angst moves to seeking validity and the way their confusion and anger is shown, their immaturity is represented and is show and it's relatable because one way or another one felt relating to the suffering of these characters and especially I was misdiagnosed for ADHD as a teen so it hit home, definitely looking out for the producers and cast in the future

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    • Release date
      • April 2, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sem Alternativa
    • Production company
      • Tidal Wave Entertainment
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      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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