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Gummo (1997)

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

6.6/10 · 740 votes 1h 29m r ComedyDrama

#63 of 113 films from 1997 #1473 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Harmony Korine · Written by Harmony Korine

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Overview

Teenagers Solomon and Tummler kill time in Xenia, Ohio, a small town that has never recovered from the tornado that ravaged the community in the 1970s.

Cast

Jacob Reynoldsas Solomon
Linda Manzas Solomon's Mother
Chloë Sevignyas Dot
Nick Suttonas Tummler
Carisa Glucksmanas Helen
Darby Doughertyas Darby
Jacob Sewellas Bunny Boy
Mark Gonzalesas Chair Wrestler
Lara Toshas Girl in Car
Jason Guzakas Skinhead #1
Harmony Korineas Boy on Couch
Casey Guzakas Skinhead #2
Max Perlichas Cole
Wendall Carras Huntz

Facts

Release dateOctober 17, 1997
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) — shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$1,300,000
Box office$116,799 (0.1× budget)
IMDbtt0119237

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Questions

How long is Gummo?
Gummo runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Gummo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 740 votes, which places it #63 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 45%) and #1473 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Gummo?
Gummo was directed by Harmony Korine. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Beach Bum (2019), Spring Breakers (2013).
Who stars in Gummo?
Jacob Reynolds as Solomon; Linda Manz as Solomon's Mother; Chloë Sevigny as Dot; Nick Sutton as Tummler; Carisa Glucksman as Helen; Darby Dougherty as Darby.
What is Gummo rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Gummo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/112970.

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