The Year I Started Masturbating
The Year I Started Masturbating

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The Year I Started Masturbating

2022
Movie
98 min
Swedish

Ambitious overachiever Hanna just needs one more kid before her life is perfect. Instead, her baby daddy unexpectedly dumps her. Suddenly, she finds herself without a place to live, job or family. With every fiber of her being set for victory, Hanna refuses to give up and decides to win him back. But to get there means having to win something much more important, love and desire for herself and who she is.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users85%
Director: Ann Marie FlemingGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

This film explores the coming-of-age experiences of a young woman navigating self-discovery and burgeoning sexuality during a pivotal year. It delves into her personal growth, her relationships, and her evolving understanding of herself.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its honest and humorous portrayal of adolescent experiences. Some found the narrative a bit uneven, but overall it was seen as a charming and relatable coming-of-age story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic and often funny depiction of teenage self-discovery.

  • Appreciated for its candid approach to sexuality and identity.

  • Some critics noted a lack of narrative focus at times.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humor and its honest portrayal of adolescent life. Many found the characters relatable and the story engaging, though a few felt it could have been more focused.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of a short story by the acclaimed author Alice Munro.

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