@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Having recently lost his mother, teenager Henry Nearing develops a crush on seductive classmate Grace, who toys with him. Though he has been friends with Merna for a long time, he fails to see her sincere attraction to him, and instead wastes time with the uncaring Grace.
Quick Stats
5.0
TMDB Rating
24
Votes
1h 45m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorRick Rosenthal
WriterJacob Aaron Estes
CinematographyDavid Geddes
ComposerJohn E. Nordstrom
EditorMadeleine Gavin
Production DesignMark Zuelzke
Produced by
Ironic FilmsWhitewater Films
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Nearing Grace yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Gregory Smith
Henry Nearing
Jordana Brewster
Grace Chance
Ashley Johnson
Merna Ash
David Moscow
Blair Nearing
Chad Faust
Lance
Brian Doyle-Murray
Clement C. Haydes
Logan Bartholomew
Tripp
David Morse
Shep Nearing
A
Amy Main
Strawberry
Sharon Lawrence
Mrs. Ash
