Detachment

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 5m 12s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 70/100 (1m 32s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] A student is shown in a revealing outfit, with suggestive behavior.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] A brief scene with implied sexual activity, though not explicitly shown.
Drug Use: 🔴 80/100 (1m 40s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:30:12 - 00:31:05] Characters are shown smoking cigarettes and discussing drug use.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:05:33 - 01:06:20] A character is shown using drugs in a disturbing scene.
Violence: 🔴 75/100 (1m 35s)
  • 🟡 65/100 [00:20:45 - 00:21:30] A verbal altercation escalates into a physical confrontation.
  • 🔴 85/100 [01:25:10 - 01:26:00] A disturbing scene involving self-harm is depicted.
Strong Language: 🔴 90/100 (25s)
  • 🔴 85/100 [00:10:20 - 00:10:25] Multiple uses of strong profanity in a classroom setting.
  • 🔴 95/100 [01:15:50 - 01:16:10] A character delivers a tirade filled with offensive language.
Detachment
Year: 2011
Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 52
Votes: 77071
Gross: 71,177
Director: Tony Kaye
Stars: Adrien Brody, Christina Hendricks, Marcia Gay Harden, Lucy Liu
Overview: A substitute teacher who drifts from classroom to classroom finds a connection to the students and teachers during his latest assignment.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie Detachment (2011)?
A: Detachment (2011) follows Henry Barthes (Adrien Brody), a substitute teacher who moves from school to school, avoiding emotional connections. He takes a month-long assignment at a troubled public school where he forms bonds with a student, a fellow teacher, and a teenage prostitute, confronting his own emotional detachment and the systemic issues in education.
Q: Who are the main actors in Detachment (2011)?
A: The main actors in Detachment (2011) include Adrien Brody as Henry Barthes, Christina Hendricks as Ms. Sarah Madison, Marcia Gay Harden as Principal Carol Dearden, and Lucy Liu as Dr. Doris Parker.
Q: What themes are explored in Detachment (2011)?
A: Detachment (2011) explores themes of emotional isolation, the struggles of the education system, mental health, and the impact of societal neglect on both students and educators. The film delves into the personal and professional challenges faced by teachers and students in underfunded schools.
Q: Who directed Detachment (2011)?
A: Detachment (2011) was directed by Tony Kaye, who is also known for directing American History X (1998).
Q: Is Detachment (2011) based on a true story?
A: No, Detachment (2011) is not based on a true story. However, it portrays realistic issues faced by educators and students in underprivileged schools, making it a poignant and thought-provoking drama.