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Skate Kitchen

2018 · Movie · R · 106 min · ★ 6.7 · 81% critics

DramaComedy

A lonely suburban teenager’s life shifts when she connects with a group of girl skateboarders. As she spends more time in a gritty New York City skate scene, she discovers what friendship can mean and gains a clearer sense of herself.

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Details
Years
2018
Release date
2018-08-10
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
106 min
Critic score
81/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (135 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy Skate Kitchen if you want an energetic, heartfelt look at chosen family in a local skate scene—Not for you if you prefer straightforward mainstream thrillers, or if you’re only interested in movies like Shiva Baby or Betty.

Pros: lively skate culture; heartfelt coming-of-age; standout ensemble | Cons: uneven pace; niche appeal; limited mainstream hook

Themes

  • new york city
  • skateboarding
  • female friendship
  • coming of age
  • teenage girl
  • feminist
  • social media
  • skateboarder
  • skate park
  • woman director
  • sisterhood
  • mother daughter relationship

Cast & crew

Directed by Crystal Moselle