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Detachment (2011)

7.6/10 ยท 2,095 votes 1h 38m nr Drama

#13 of 249 films from 2011 #588 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Tony Kaye ยท Written by Carl Lund

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Overview

A chronicle of three weeks in the lives of several high school teachers, administrators and students through the eyes of substitute teacher, Henry Barthes. Henry roams from school to school, imparting modes of knowledge, but never staying long enough to form any semblance of sentient attachment.

Cast

Adrien Brodyas Henry Barthes
Sami Gayleas Erica
Christina Hendricksas Ms. Sarah Madison
Louis Zorichas Grampa
Betty Kayeas Meredith
Lucy Liuas Dr. Doris Parker
James Caanas Mr. Charles Seaboldt
Marcia Gay Hardenas Principal Carol Dearden
William L. Petersenas Mr. 'Sarge' Kepler
Blythe Danneras Ms. Perkins
Bryan Cranstonas Mr. Dearden
Tim Blake Nelsonas Mr. Wiatt
Celia Auas Ellen
Isiah Whitlock Jr.as Mr. Mathias

Facts

Release dateApril 24, 2011
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$3,742,697 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt1683526

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Questions

How long is Detachment?
Detachment runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Detachment worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 2,095 votes, which places it #13 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 95%) and #588 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Detachment?
Detachment was directed by Tony Kaye. Other well-rated titles by the same director: American History X (1998).
Who stars in Detachment?
Adrien Brody as Henry Barthes; Sami Gayle as Erica; Christina Hendricks as Ms. Sarah Madison; Louis Zorich as Grampa; Betty Kaye as Meredith; Lucy Liu as Dr. Doris Parker.
What is Detachment rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Detachment?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5922.

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