Fierce People
2005 · Movie · R · 112 min · ★ 6.1 · 39% critics
A troubled teen hoping for a fresh start follows his recovering mother to the New Jersey estate of a wealthy family friend. What begins as a summer of privilege and curiosity turns into a sharp look at class, addiction, and the unsettling behavior hidden beneath luxury.
Where to watch
Watch free on Amazon Prime Video — also streaming on MovieSphere+.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2006-10-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Critic score
- 39/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (129 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy offbeat family dramas with class tension and a darker edge, somewhat in the vein of Wah-Wah or Middle of Nowhere; Not for you if abrupt tonal shifts put you off.
Pros: strong performances; sharp class themes; engaging setup | Cons: uneven tone; confusing second half; dark subject matter
Themes
- addiction
- dysfunctional family
- money
- anthropology
- wealthy
- billionaire
- summer
- single mother
Cast & crew
Diane Lane
as Liz Earl
Anton Yelchin
as Finn Earl
Donald Sutherland
as Ogden C. Osborne
Chris Evans
as Bryce
Kristen Stewart
as Maya
Paz de la Huerta
as Jilly
Blu Mankuma
as Gates
Elizabeth Perkins
as Mrs. Langley
Christopher Shyer
as Dr. Leffler
Garry Chalk
as McCallum
Directed by Griffin Dunne