No Longer Kids
No Longer Kids

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No Longer Kids

1979
Movie
235 min
Arabic

The play tells the story of four siblings trying to stop their father from leaving his family for another woman after one of them accidentally finds a love letter from an unknown woman to their father.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users78%
Director: Alan J. PakulaGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A troubled, rebellious teenage girl is sent to live with her estranged, wealthy aunt after her mother's death. As she struggles to adjust to her new life and the aunt's strict rules, she begins to uncover dark secrets about her family's past, leading to a dangerous confrontation.

Critical Reception

No Longer Kids was met with mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for the performances of its lead actresses and its suspenseful atmosphere. Some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, but generally agreed it was a compelling thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong female leads and suspenseful narrative.

  • Fonda and McNichol deliver powerful performances.

  • Some found the plot to be a bit formulaic but engaging nonetheless.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's dramatic tension and the compelling performances, particularly from the two female leads. Some viewers felt the ending could have been stronger, but overall it was considered a solid and engaging thriller.

Awards & Accolades

Kristy McNichol won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama for her role.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Homecoming' during its development.

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