The Tollbooth (2006): Ratings & Plot
The Tollbooth is a 2006 comedy directed by Debra Kirschner. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Debra Kirschner
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Castle Hill Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tollbooth About?
The premise of The Tollbooth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Jewish artist grapples with her heritage and identity as she seeks to establish her artistic voice. Through a comedic and insightful journey, she confronts societal expectations and the challenges of self-discovery, striving to define herself on her own terms and embrace her individuality.
The Tollbooth Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- jewish
- f rated
- jew
- family relationships
- sister
- painter
- new york
- lesbian
- coming of age
- art
- independent film
The Director of The Tollbooth
Directed by Debra Kirschner.
- Director Debra Kirschner
The Tollbooth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Tollbooth 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
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The Tollbooth Plot Summary
What happens in The Tollbooth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Sarabeth (Marla Sokoloff) embarks on a journey through the relentless streets of New York City, she finds herself freshly graduated from art school, equipped with a sharp wit and an adventurous spirit. Torn between her love for art and the mounting pressure of her family’s expectations, Sarabeth feels increasingly trapped. Her mother is a relentless source of nagging, while her father, well-meaning but somewhat bewildered, confuses pretentiousness with profound insights. To add to her turmoil, her sisters are each on their own unique paths: one embraces the joys of motherhood with her unexciting yet endearing husband, while the other shockingly reveals her same-sex orientation at the least appropriate time during their Rosh Hashanah dinner.
Full summary
The whole story of The Tollbooth, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Tollbooth?
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 Sarabeth's primary passion?
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Movies Like The Tollbooth
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The Tollbooth FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Tollbooth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tollbooth?
The Tollbooth runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Tollbooth released?
The Tollbooth was released on February 3, 2006.
Who directed The Tollbooth?
The Tollbooth was directed by Debra Kirschner.
How is The Tollbooth rated?
The Tollbooth has 5.4/10 on IMDb and 36 on Metacritic.
Does The Tollbooth have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tollbooth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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