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Measure of a Man

Measure of a Man

Sometimes we have to fall down to grow up

20186.51h 40m

Overview

A bullied teen experiences a turning point summer in which he learns to stand up for himself.

Directed by Jim Loach
Written by David Scearce, Robert Lipsyte
Produced by Christian Taylor
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Top Cast

Blake Cooper

Blake Cooper

Bobby Marks

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Dr. Kahn

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Marty Marks

Liana Liberato

Liana Liberato

Michelle Marks

Danielle Rose Russell

Danielle Rose Russell

Joanie Williams

Luke Benward

Luke Benward

Pete Marino

Sam Keeley

Sam Keeley

Jim Smith

Beau Knapp

Beau Knapp

Willie Rumson

Judy Greer

Judy Greer

Lenore Marks

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Ryan Boudreau

Dougie Newman

Themes & Keywords

1970sbullyingcoming of agesummer vacationteenage boyfirst lovesummer jobmarital tensionselderly man

About Measure of a Man

Measure of a Man is a comedy, drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of 1970s, bullying, coming of age, summer vacation, teenage boy, first love. Directed by Jim Loach, it stars Blake Cooper, Donald Sutherland, Luke Wilson. A bullied teen experiences a turning point summer in which he learns to stand up for himself.

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