Gummo (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Gummo is a 1997 drama directed by Harmony Korine, starring Jacob Sewell and Nick Sutton. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $116,799 worldwide. Critics gave it 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Harmony Korine
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fine Line Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gummo About?
The premise of Gummo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the aftermath of a devastating tornado, a small Ohio town grapples with poverty, neglect, and unsettling behavior. Two young men, Tummler and Solomon, navigate a landscape of despair, encountering a mute individual with rabbit ears and witnessing disturbing events. Two sisters face a dangerous situation, as the film portrays a collection of isolated incidents and unusual characters, blurring the boundaries between reality and the desperation that permeates the community.
Gummo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cult film
- cat killer
- sexual abuse
- experimental film
- queer
- video footage
- white trash
- teenage boy
- violence
- tornado damage
- sister sister relationship
- abuse
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- animal abuse
- fake rabbit ears
- ohio
- anti social
- death metal
- cat
- twins
- albino girl
- albino
- incest
- underage drinking
- gay slur
- drug addict
- united states of america
- prostitute with an intellectual disability
- child swearing
- racist comment
- racial slur
- outcast
- cannabis use
- kitchen
- home invasion
- breaking the fourth wall
- dead cat
- breast cancer
- nonlinear timeline
- avant garde
- redneck
- prostitute
- bathtub
- dying town
- homosexuality
- prostitution
- juvenile delinquent
- tornado
- breasts
- father daughter incest
- underage smoking
Gummo Cast
Jacob Sewell leads the cast, with Nick Sutton. Directed by Harmony Korine.
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Director Harmony Korine
More from Harmony Korine
More films directed by Harmony Korine, best-rated first: Julien Donkey-Boy, Mister Lonely, Spring Breakers and The Beach Bum.
Gummo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gummo 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 39% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 19 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 67% User score
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Gummo Plot Summary
What happens in Gummo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young boy named Solomon serves as the narrator, recounting the harrowing events of a tornado that struck the modest town of Xenia, Ohio. Among the unusual sights during this time is a mute boy, referred to as Bunny Boy, who can be seen wearing only his pink bunny ears, shorts, and tennis shoes while standing on an overpass drenched in rain.
Full summary
The whole story of Gummo, scene by scene
Gummo Box Office
Gummo grossed $116,799 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$116.8K
- US & Canada
- $116.8K
Gummo Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gummo.
How Well Do You Know Gummo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What catastrophic event serves as a backdrop for the film's narrative?
Cars in Gummo
10 cars on screen, including the 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency and the 1990 Toyota Camry.
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1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Important role -
1990 Toyota Camry Minor role -
1991 BMW 5 E34 Background role -
1984 Buick Regal Background role
Gummo Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Tétova lelkek” and “구모”.
- Also known as
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- Tétova lelkek
- 구모
- 검모
- Gummo - Realidade Perversa
- Vida Sem Destino
- 奇异小子
- 金毛正传
- GUMMO ガンモ
- Skrawki
- Os bons Malandros
- Orasul nebunilor
- Гуммо
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- Гумо
- גומו
- Vidas sem Destino, გუმო
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Movies Like Gummo
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Weirdsville, Gutterbug and Tarnation.
Gummo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gummo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gummo?
Gummo runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Gummo released?
Gummo was released on October 17, 1997.
Who directed Gummo?
Gummo was directed by Harmony Korine.
More films by Harmony Korine Who is in the cast of Gummo?
Gummo stars Jacob Sewell and Nick Sutton.
How much did Gummo make at the box office?
Gummo grossed $116,799 worldwide.
How is Gummo rated?
Gummo has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 19 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Gummo have a post-credit scene?
No. Gummo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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