Wildhood 2022
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Director
- Bretten Hannam
- Networks
- Rebel Road Films, Younger Daughter Films, Flimshow
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Wildhood?
Wildhood is a 2021 Canadian coming-of-age romantic drama film written and directed by Bretten Hannam. The film stars Phillip Lewitski as Lincoln, also known as Link, alongside Joshua Odjick and Michael Greyeyes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 17, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada
- Studios
- Rebel Road Films, Younger Daughter Films, Flimshow
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 52 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~107 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Rebel Road Films, Younger Daughter Films, Flimshow
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Overview
Wildhood is a 2021 Canadian coming-of-age romantic drama film written and directed by Bretten Hannam. The film stars Phillip Lewitski as Lincoln, also known as Link, alongside Joshua Odjick and Michael Greyeyes. In the film, Link and his brother flee their abusive father and embark on a journey. They set out to find their birth mother after their father had lied for years about her whereabouts, and to find a fresh start. Along the way, Link discovers his sexuality, and they reconnect with their indigenous heritage. They travel across Mi’kmaq territory in Nova Scotia, where Link meets Pasmay, a two-spirit lone-wolf who joins them on their journey. An expansion of Hannam's earlier short film Wildfire, the feature film was released in 2022 in the United States and has a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes.
Should you watch it?
“Two brothers flee their abusive father on a transformative journey of self-discovery and heritage.”
- Explores the intersection of personal identity and Mi'kmaw heritage.
- Features a compelling narrative centered on the bond between two brothers.
- Provides a heartfelt look at a protagonist navigating his sexuality.
- The film depicts themes of domestic abuse which may be difficult for some viewers.
Watch it if you appreciate character-driven stories about finding one's roots and identity.
This is a dramatic coming-of-age film with an emotional tone and a focused, character-centric pace.
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Where can I watch Wildhood?
The film is available to watch on platforms such as Prime Video.
Is Wildhood worth watching?
The film holds a 7.0/10 rating on IMDb and is categorized as a heartwarming drama.
What is the duration of the film?
Wildhood has a runtime of approximately one hour.
Is this a standalone film?
Yes, though it is an expansion of the director's previous short film titled Wildfire.
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