The Wise Kids (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, The Wise Kids is a drama film directed by Stephen Cone, running about 91 minutes. “A Story of Faith, Sexuality, Love and Friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vivid, dynamic Southern coming-of-age drama, takes place in the transitional space between high school and college, when life seems to be all questions and no answers, and the future is scarily wide open. Set in and around a Charleston, SC Baptist church, weaving through this ensemble piece are three main characters - Brea, an introspective pastor's daughter experiencing debilitating doubt, the hyperactive Laura, Brea's best friend and a devout believer, and Tim, the open-hearted son of a single father, confronting his homosexuality for the first time. Tensions and buried feelings abound, as colleges are chosen and adults behave badly, as Brea, Laura and Tim attempt to hang onto what they have, all the while yearning to break free.
Who’s in it. The Wise Kids stars Molly Kunz as Brea, Allison Torem as Laura, Sadieh Rifai as Elizabeth and Stephen Cone as Austin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Wise Kids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wise Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wise Kids tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wise Kids (2011)?
- In US, The Wise Kids is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wise Kids worth watching?
- The Wise Kids holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wise Kids?
- The Wise Kids stars Molly Kunz, Allison Torem, Sadieh Rifai, Stephen Cone and Tyler Ross.
- When was The Wise Kids released?
- The Wise Kids was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.