Young Adam

Name: Young Adam
Director: David Mackenzie
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance
Released: 2003-01-01
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Peter Mullan, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone

2003Dir. David Mackenzie1h 33m

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Runtime1h 33m

Released2003

Budget$6.4M

Box office$2.5M

DirectorDavid Mackenzie

About This Movie

Young Adam has this gritty, raw atmosphere that really captures the bleakness of the Scottish canals. Ewan McGregor's performance is both magnetic and unsettling—he embodies the drifter's apathy and charm seamlessly. The pacing has this languid feel, which complements the moody cinematography. It's not your typical crime drama; it dives into themes of guilt and identity with a certain starkness. The practical effects used for the river scenes are striking, and they add to the film’s raw quality. It’s got a unique blend of romance, but it’s dark and twisted, reflecting the characters’ moral ambiguities.

Directed by David Mackenzie, notable for his unique style.Shot on location in Scotland, capturing the atmospheric canals.Features a haunting score by the band, 'The Cinematic Orchestra'.Ewan McGregor's performance is raw and layered, quite memorable.