Thumbsucker
2005 · Movie · R · 96 min · ★ 6.2 · 70% critics
In suburban Oregon, a shy teenager deals with thumb-sucking, teen anxieties, and his relationships at home while navigating romance and school. After receiving a diagnosis and trying medication for ADHD, he experiences noticeable changes that ripple through his confidence and day-to-day life.
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-09-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (264 votes)
About
You’ll probably like Thumbsucker if you want a quirky, serious coming-of-age story about anxiety and growing up with a heartfelt indie vibe; Not for you if you need a tightly focused plot or strongly likeable characters, and if you want something more like Rocket Science or Edge of Seventeen instead.
Pros: relatable teen anxieties; heartfelt performances; quirky but sincere | Cons: tone feels uneven; characters can be unlikable; story sometimes unfocused
Themes
- first time
- high school
- becoming an adult
- thumb
- hypnosis
- thumb sucking
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)
- elocution
- oregon, usa
- blindfold
- teenage crush
- family
- +2 more
Awards & recognition
- Sundance Special Jury Prize — Acting · 2005
Cast & crew
Lou Taylor Pucci
as Justin Cobb
Tilda Swinton
as Audrey Cobb
Vincent D'Onofrio
as Mike Cobb
Keanu Reeves
as Perry
Benjamin Bratt
as Matt Schramm
Kelli Garner
as Rebecca
Chase Offerle
as Joel Cobb
Vince Vaughn
as Mr. Geary
Bob Stephenson
as Debate Official
Nancy O'Dell
as Self
Directed by Mike Mills