3 Generations

"A Family In Transition"

2016 1h 27m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 448

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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A teenager transitions from female to male, and his family must come to terms with that fact.

“A Family In Transition”

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Cast

Elle Fanning
Ray
Susan Sarandon
Dolly
Naomi Watts
Maggie
Tate Donovan
Craig
Maria Dizzia
Sinda
Sam Trammell
Matthew
Linda Emond
Frances
Jordan Carlos
Youngie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gaby Dellal
Writers: Nikole Beckwith, Gaby Dellal
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 7% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gaby Dellal, shot by David Johnson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by West Dylan Thordson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Joe Landauer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Elle Fanning and Susan Sarandon and Naomi Watts carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A Family In Transition".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gaby Dellal directs. David Johnson behind the camera. West Dylan Thordson scores. Joe Landauer cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 7% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 10 years ago.
4Directed by Gaby Dellal, shot by David Johnson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by West Dylan Thordson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Joe Landauer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Elle Fanning and Susan Sarandon and Naomi Watts carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A Family In Transition".
9IMDB entry: tt4158624 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 14 different titles around the world.