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Gummo 1997

“Prepare to visit a town you'd never want to call home.”

★ 6.6/10 R DramaComedy Released
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What is Gummo?

Gummo is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.

Type
Film
Year
1997
Status
Released
Runtime
89 minutes
Release date
Oct 17, 1997
Studios
Independent Pictures
Genres
Drama, Comedy
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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Comedy

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Gummo is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Independent Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“Two teenagers pass the time in a tornado-ravaged Ohio town.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores an unusual small-town setting
  • directed by harmony korine
Keep in mind
  • features controversial scenes that caused walkouts
  • not a traditional narrative film

Watch it if you are curious about unconventional 1990s indie cinema.

The film contains disturbing content, including an opening sequence involving a cat that led to walkouts at its festival premiere.

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When was Gummo released?

Gummo premiered at the 24th Telluride Film Festival on August 29, 1997, and had a US release on October 17, 1997.

Who directed the film?

Gummo was directed by Harmony Korine.

Where is the movie set?

The film is set in Xenia, Ohio, a small town that never recovered from a 1970s tornado.

Who are the main characters?

The film follows teenagers Solomon and Tummler, alongside other lonely residents.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.

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