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Out Loud (2013): Ratings & Plot

Out Loud (2013) movie poster

Out Loud is a 2013 comedy drama directed by Samer Daboul. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

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Out Loud (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Samer Daboul
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Out Loud About?

The premise of Out Loud without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Jason’s search for self-discovery leads him to connect with four other individuals, each struggling with their own sense of belonging. Their interactions challenge societal norms and lead to unexpected connections. As they confront personal tragedies and external pressures, their dedication to acceptance and fairness profoundly impacts their lives and the community they inhabit.

Out Loud Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • man showering
  • straight friend gay friend relationship
  • lebanon
  • playing guitar
  • man sucks a lollipop
  • death of grandfather
  • black eye
  • hugging one's friend
  • mezze
  • ring
  • baby doll
  • gift wrapped present
+17 more
  • birthday cake shaped like a penis and testicles
  • cake in the face
  • face painting
  • gay friend
  • gay straight friendship
  • struggle
  • friendship
  • social
  • change
  • value conflict
  • country
  • arab
  • lesbian
  • gay
  • marriage
  • institution
  • religion
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Crew

The Director of Out Loud

Directed by Samer Daboul.

Ratings

Out Loud Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Out Loud 6.1/10.

Plot

Out Loud Plot Summary

What happens in Out Loud from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Out Loud delves into the struggles and social conflicts that young people encounter in a society governed by strict traditions and beliefs. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Lebanon, where unconventional relationships are often frowned upon, the story follows five men and one woman who forge an extraordinary connection, enabling them to rise above the oppressive norms of Middle Eastern society, but not without facing significant sacrifices and emotional turmoil.

Full summary

The whole story of Out Loud, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Out Loud?

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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What event triggered Jason's grief?

Details

Out Loud Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “LOL USA” and “LOL Casi 18”.

Also known as
  • LOL USA
  • LOL Casi 18
  • Уауу
  • LOL ローラの青春
  • LOL - Pazza del mio migliore amico
  • לול
  • LOL - Laughing Out Loud
  • Лето. Одноклассники. Любовь
  • Lola
  • Πεθαίνω στα γέλια
  • Літо. Однокласники. Любов
  • 放声大笑
+4 more
  • LOL: Casi 18
  • Beznádejne zamilovaná Lola
  • LOL ~ローラの青春~
  • คลิ๊กรักให้ลงล็อค

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FAQ

Out Loud FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

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

How long is Out Loud?

Out Loud runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Out Loud released?

Out Loud was released on October 25, 2013.

Who directed Out Loud?

Out Loud was directed by Samer Daboul.

How is Out Loud rated?

Out Loud has 6.1/10 on IMDb and 2.6/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Out Loud have a post-credit scene?

No. Out Loud has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Out Loud in?

The original language of Out Loud is Arabic.

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