Growing Up Smith

Growing Up Smith

2017 · 102 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.2 (26 votes)
Dir. Frank Lotito · Starring Roni Akurati, Brighton Sharbino, Jason Lee, Anjul Nigam, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Poorna Jagannathan

It’s better to stand out than to fit in.

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In 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "good old boy" propels him further away from his family's ideals than ever before.

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A charming, earnest look at a young boy navigating cultural divides and the universal awkwardness of growing up. It feels like a warm hug from the past, full of gentle humor and relatable family dynamics.

heartwarmingnostalgiccomedicearneststeadyindie dramaslice-of-lifecharacter-drivencultural assimilationcoming-of-agefamilyidentity
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