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**The first crush.** The film was completed back in the T15, but it only released recently. Another Hollywood's Indian connection theme. This is about an Indian family living is the United States. Everything was told from a young boy's v...
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Growing Up Smith
2017
Movie
102 min
English
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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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Frank Longo•Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
Plot Summary
In 1979, a young American boy named Smith experiences the awkwardness of adolescence and first love when a new family moves into his small town. He finds himself drawn to the new girl, Amy, but navigating family dynamics and teenage insecurities proves to be a challenge.
Critical Reception
Growing Up Smith received a generally mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its nostalgic tone and heartwarming portrayal of youthful experiences, while some found the plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its nostalgic look at 1970s suburban life.
Praised for its sweet and relatable coming-of-age story.
Some found the storyline to be somewhat formulaic.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film's setting in 1979 was chosen to evoke a specific era of nostalgia for childhood and early adolescence, with a focus on the cultural touchstones of that time.
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