Electrick Children

About This Movie

Electrick Children is a curious blend of coming-of-age and the quest for identity, set against the stark backdrop of a polygamist community in southern Utah. Rachel, the protagonist, is spirited and naive, a perfect vessel for the film’s exploration of innocence and the awakening of desire through music. The discovery of that cassette tape is, for her, a gateway to a world painted in vivid sounds and colors, an escape from her regimented life. The pacing is deliberate, allowing you to soak in the atmosphere of both the colony and Rachel’s internal conflict. The performances are raw and genuine, particularly from Julia Garner, who embodies Rachel’s curiosity and rebellion. It’s distinctive in how it marries the sacred with the secular, leaving you pondering the boundaries we create around ourselves.

Interesting take on youth and rebellion.Explores themes of isolation and discovery.Noteworthy performances, especially from the lead.