Explicit Ills (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Explicit Ills is a 2009 drama. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $28,564 worldwide. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Peace Arch Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Explicit Ills About?
The premise of Explicit Ills without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the gritty Philadelphia underworld, the lives of several individuals become intertwined. Babo, a young man battling asthma, grows up in a challenging neighborhood with his mother and their eccentric neighbor Demitri, who harbors unusual ambitions. Nearby, Jill grapples with marital problems while her teenage son becomes increasingly focused on achieving a perfect physique. The narrative explores their struggles and unexpected connections within this complex urban landscape.
Explicit Ills Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tying shoelaces
- march organizing
- woman wears a bra and panties
- year 2007
- nunchaku
- two word title
- poverty
- kiss
- photograph
- cemetery
- funeral
- packaging tape
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- gun
- drug use
- mortar and pestal
- spray paint
- charades
- glasses
- clothes shopping
- video game
- chewing gum
- smoking
- karate
- drawing
- drug trip
- rejection
- cologne
- dog feces
- dog
- ironing
- underage smoking
- written by director
- yoga
- weightlifting
- vegetarianism
- teen dating
- single mother
- single father
- sign language
- robbery
- puberty
- protest
- philadelphia pennsylvania
- party
- painting
- neighborhood
- motherless child
- mother son relationship
- memorial
- marijuana
Explicit Ills Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Explicit Ills 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 39%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Explicit Ills Plot Summary
What happens in Explicit Ills from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jim Jarmusch serves as the executive producer for the deeply moving drama Explicit ILLS, which marks the impressive directorial debut of actor Mark Webber, known for his roles in The Hottest State and Storytelling. In this film, we are transported to a gritty and often overlooked Philadelphia, a city far removed from the lighthearted comedies typically showcased. Here, the local residents grapple with the stark realities of life, facing challenges such as poverty and hardship, but amidst this struggle, the film carries a potent message of hope.
Full summary
The whole story of Explicit Ills, scene by scene
Explicit Ills Box Office
Explicit Ills grossed $28,564 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$28.6K
- US & Canada
- $28.6K
How Well Do You Know Explicit Ills?
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Explicit Ills Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “צרות ברורות” and “详述病情”.
- Also known as
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- צרות ברורות
- 详述病情
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Explicit Ills FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Explicit Ills, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Explicit Ills?
Explicit Ills runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Explicit Ills released?
Explicit Ills was released on March 6, 2009.
How much did Explicit Ills make at the box office?
Explicit Ills grossed $28,564 worldwide.
How is Explicit Ills rated?
Explicit Ills has 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Explicit Ills have a post-credit scene?
No. Explicit Ills has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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