The Miseducation of Cameron Post

"Come as you are."

2018 1h 32m EN

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6.9

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86%

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6.6

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★6.9TMDB · 1,033🍅86%Rotten Tomatoes●69Metacritic★6.6IMDB · 27,901

Drama

Synopsis

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Pennsylvania, 1993. After getting caught with another girl, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center run by the strict Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, whose treatment consists in repenting for feeling “same sex attraction.” Cameron befriends fellow sinners Jane and Adam, thus creating a new family to deal with the surrounding intolerance.

“Come as you are.”

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Cast

Chloë Grace Moretz
Cameron
Sasha Lane
Jane
Forrest Goodluck
Adam
John Gallagher Jr.
Reverend Rick
Jennifer Ehle
Dr. Lydia Marsh
Marin Ireland
Bethany
Owen Campbell
Mark
Kerry Butler
Ruth

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Desiree Akhavan
Writers: Desiree Akhavan, Cecilia Frugiuele
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.9M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Desiree Akhavan, shot by Ashley Connor. 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 Julian Wass. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Chloë Grace Moretz and Sasha Lane and Forrest Goodluck carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Come as you are.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Desiree Akhavan directs. Ashley Connor behind the camera. Julian Wass scores. Sara Shaw cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $0.9M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 8 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Desiree Akhavan, shot by Ashley Connor. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Julian Wass. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Sara Shaw shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Chloë Grace Moretz and Sasha Lane and Forrest Goodluck carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Come as you are.".
9IMDB entry: tt6257174 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 15 themes, including "homophobia", "christianity", "trauma", "coming of age".

The technical file

Cinematography: Ashley Connor
Original score: Julian Wass
Editing: Sara Shaw
Production design: Markus Kirschner
Makeup / hair: Jackie Zbuska
VFX supervisor: Alex Noble
Sound: Ryan Billia
Stunt coordinator: Elliot Santiago
Runtime: 92 min · 1h 32m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $900,000
Box office: $2,019,874
Return: 224% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 69/100
IMDB rating: 6.6/10 · 27,901 votes
MPAA: Not Rated

Awards

5 wins & 16 nominations total

Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award

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Alunauwie2025-09-24
★ 8/10
Adapted from Emily M. Danforth's controversial 2012 novel, the film tackles LGBTQ+ issues with a powerful narrative that challenges societal and religious norms. It portrays the emotional harm of forcing individuals to change their identity, emphasizing the importance of empathy and family support. With well-developed characters and strong performances, the film delivers a heartfelt message and has earned multiple awards and critical acclaim. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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