Paranoid Park
2007 · Movie · R · 84 min · ★ 6.5 · 80% critics
A teenage skateboarder in Portland becomes suspected after a brutal death connected to a skate park called “Paranoid Park.” As questions arise, his quiet, drifting life is pushed into doubt and introspection, with the investigation and personal consequences shaping what happens next.
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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-07-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (600 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Paranoid Park if you like quiet, moody coming-of-age stories with suspense that unfolds gradually; Not for you if you want nonstop action or a clearly plotted, straightforward thriller like Brick or Elephant.
Pros: moody, atmospheric; beautiful visuals; youth-focused drama | Cons: slow, uneventful; confusing structure; divisive acting/dialogue
Themes
- skateboarding
- portland, oregon
- trauma
- male friendship
- loss of virginity
- decision
- coming of age
- teen angst
- flash forward
- fatal accident
- accidental death
- break-up
- +13 more
Awards & recognition
- Producers Award · 2008
- Independent Spirit Award — Best Director · 2008 · nominated
- Producers Award · 2008 · nominated
Cast & crew
Gabe Nevins
as Alex
Dan Liu
as Detective Richard Liu
- JM
Jake Miller
as Jared
Taylor Momsen
as Jennifer
Lauren McKinney
as Macy
Scott Patrick Green
as Scratch
- JB
John Michael Burrowes
as Security Guard
- GC
Grace Carter
as Alex's Mom
- JW
Jay 'Smay' Williamson
as Alex's Dad
Christopher Doyle
as Uncle Tommy
Directed by Gus Van Sant