Softie (2021): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Softie is a 2021 drama documentary directed by Sam Soko, starring Boniface Mwangi. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $489,094 worldwide. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Sam Soko
- Genres
- Drama , Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Icarus Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Softie About?
The premise of Softie without spoilers.
A sensitive and curious ten-year-old boy, Johnny, experiences the challenges of his neighborhood and a difficult family situation. Observing his mother’s complicated relationships, he finds guidance and encouragement from Mr. Adamski, a refined teacher who inspires him to broaden his perspective and discover new possibilities. The film portrays Johnny’s journey of growth and understanding amidst personal turmoil.
Softie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- schoolteacher
- mother son relationship
- kiss
- boyhood
- coming of age
- teacher student relationship
- coming of age drama
- gay crush
- bare chested boy
- gay kiss
- museum
- little boy
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- boy
- blond boy
- girl bath scene
- adult child relationship
- teacher student kiss
- questioning sexuality
- crush on teacher
- moving out
- moving in
- public housing
- aquarium
- classroom
- brother sister relationship
- bathtub
- elevator out of order
- dog
- reference to facebook
- broken home
- 10 year old
- long haired male
- child smokes a cigarette
- housing project
- cigarette smoking
- family relationships
- slapped in the face
- mother slaps her son
- bloody nose
- 10 year old boy
- fish
- school
- bathe
- giving someone a bath
- sign language
- motorcycle
- boy wears underwear
- bus
- marathon
- church
Softie Cast
Boniface Mwangi stars in Softie. Directed by Sam Soko.
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Director Sam Soko
- Boniface Mwangi as themselves
Softie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Softie 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
13 ratings
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Softie Box Office
Softie grossed $489,094 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$489.1K
- International
- $489.1K
Softie Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Softie.
Softie Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Çıtkırıldım” and “Τρυφερούδι”.
- Also known as
-
- Çıtkırıldım
- Τρυφερούδι
- 揺れるとき
- 소년
- 조니
- 玫瑰男孩心貼心
- 玫瑰男孩
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Softie FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Softie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Softie?
Softie runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Softie released?
Softie was released on January 29, 2021.
Who directed Softie?
Softie was directed by Sam Soko.
Who is in the cast of Softie?
Softie stars Boniface Mwangi.
How much did Softie make at the box office?
Softie grossed $489,094 worldwide.
How is Softie rated?
Softie has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 73 on Metacritic, 75% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Softie have a post-credit scene?
No. Softie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Softie in?
The original language of Softie is French.
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