Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)
A young boy's scavenger hunt for a mysterious key becomes an intimate, earnest journey through grief.
A year after his father's death, Oskar, a troubled young boy, discovers a mysterious key he believes was left for him by his father and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock.
How intense is Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close?
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close feels like
- Tone
- melancholyearnestheartwarmingintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
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Is Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close for you?
Is Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close scary?
No. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close?
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close?
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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