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Friction (2010): Ratings

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Friction is a 2010 mystery drama directed by Cullen Hoback. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

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Friction (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Cullen Hoback
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Friction About?

The premise of Friction without spoilers.

Filmmaker Cullen Hoback explores the interplay of fact and fiction at a private high school in this experimental film. While developing a script based on a real-life couple's relationship, a student becomes involved, revealing surprising details about the actors' personal lives. The film blends documentary and fictional elements, blurring the lines between reality and performance, and culminating in a startling conclusion that challenges the audience’s perception of truth.

Friction Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • high school
  • script
  • love triangle
  • experimental film
  • no budget
  • one word title
  • surrealism
  • post modern
  • alternative
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Friction

Directed by Cullen Hoback.

From the director

More from Cullen Hoback

More films directed by Cullen Hoback, best-rated first: Terms and Conditions May Apply, Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery and What Lies Upstream.

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Ratings

Friction Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Friction 6.7/10.

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FAQ

Friction FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Friction, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Friction?

Friction runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Friction released?

Friction was released on September 24, 2010.

Who directed Friction?

Friction was directed by Cullen Hoback.

More films by Cullen Hoback

How is Friction rated?

Friction has 6.7/10 on IMDb and 85% on TMDB.

Does Friction have a post-credit scene?

No. Friction has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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