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Detachment

2011 · 98 min · Director: Tony Kaye

Detachment (2011) is a drama film, directed by Tony Kaye. It stars Adrien Brody and Marcia Gay Harden. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Detachment Is About

Tony Kaye's 2011 film follows a substitute teacher who stays nowhere for long. He is placed in a difficult high school. Keeping his distance no longer works. The film treats the education system in a bleak register; the narrative breaks its form with documentary-style interviews and animation. Adrien Brody leads. The budget was small. The tone is heavy throughout. Who it's for: those who like dark, formally restless drama. Who it's not for: viewers who cannot take suicide and abuse; the film treats both directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Detachment about?

Tony Kaye's 2011 film follows a substitute teacher who stays nowhere for long. He is placed in a difficult high school.

Where can I watch Detachment?

Detachment is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Detachment?

Detachment runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).

When did Detachment come out?

Detachment was released in 2011.

Who directed Detachment?

Detachment was directed by Tony Kaye.

Who stars in Detachment?

Detachment stars Adrien Brody, Marcia Gay Harden, James Caan, Christina Hendricks.

What is Detachment's rating?

Detachment holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.

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