Prodigal Sons (2010): Ratings & Plot
Prodigal Sons is a 2010 documentary directed by Kimberly Reed. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Kimberly Reed
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Run Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Prodigal Sons About?
The premise of Prodigal Sons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Montana reunion prompts filmmaker Kimberly Reed to reconnect with her adopted brother Marc, initiating a surprising journey of discovery. As they delve deeper into their shared history, a tangled web of secrets emerges, revealing unexpected connections to Hollywood icons Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. Confronting their complex past presents unforeseen challenges and ultimately leads to a profound understanding of family and identity.
Prodigal Sons Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- transgender interest
- sibling relationship
- transgender woman
- transgender
- high school
- high school reunion
- reconciliation
- car accident
- sexual orientation
- trauma
- classmate
- friend
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- helena montana
- head injury
- football
- high school football
- biological parents
- sibling rivalry
- montana
- new york city
- state flag
- prejudice
- impulsiveness
- ex mormon
- birth grandparents
- uncle nephew relationship
- aunt nephew relationship
- uncle niece relationship
- prodigal son
- pianist
- aunt niece relationship
- voluntary commitment
- psychiatric hospital
- flash forward
- choke hold
- american flag
- reference to john steinbeck
- grandmother grandson relationship
- grandfather grandson relationship
- medicine
- estranged siblings
- schoolteacher
- swimming
- movie camera
- funeral
- doctor
- bicycle
- adopted brother
- competition
- fame
The Director of Prodigal Sons
Directed by Kimberly Reed.
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Director Kimberly Reed
More from Kimberly Reed
More films directed by Kimberly Reed, best-rated first: Dark Money, I’m Your Venus and Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr.
Prodigal Sons Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Prodigal Sons 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
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Prodigal Sons Plot Summary
What happens in Prodigal Sons 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
Paul is celebrated as a high school superstar, excelling in everything from football to academics; he’s named “best looking” and stands as the class valedictorian. Yet, beneath this facade of achievement, Paul has long harbored feelings that something feels out of sync with the male identity assigned to him at birth. In a transformative journey of self-discovery, Paul embraces his true self, adopting the name Kimberly Reed and transitioning into a confident woman who also identifies as a lesbian. This journey of self-acceptance doesn’t go unnoticed, as Kim’s younger brother, Todd, also finds the courage to come out as gay.
Full summary
The whole story of Prodigal Sons, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Prodigal Sons?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Kimberly Reed's original name before her transition?
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Prodigal Sons FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Prodigal Sons, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Prodigal Sons?
Prodigal Sons runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Prodigal Sons released?
Prodigal Sons was released on February 26, 2010.
Who directed Prodigal Sons?
Prodigal Sons was directed by Kimberly Reed.
More films by Kimberly Reed How is Prodigal Sons rated?
Prodigal Sons has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic.
Does Prodigal Sons have a post-credit scene?
No. Prodigal Sons has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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