Still from Thumbsucker — Thumbsucker (2005) — Mike MillsPhotographed by Joaquín Baca-Asay

Mike Mills

Thumbsucker

Name: Thumbsucker
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2005
Duration: 96 min

English / 2005 / 1h 36m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy

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Synopsis

Justin Cobb, a teenager in suburban Oregon, copes with his thumb-sucking problem, romance, and his diagnosis with ADHD and subsequent experience using Ritalin.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorMike Mills

WriterMike Mills

CinematographerJoaquín Baca-Asay

Composer

Cast

Lou Taylor Puccias Justin Cobb

Tilda Swintonas Audrey Cobb

Vincent D'Onofrioas Mike Cobb

Keanu Reevesas Perry

Benjamin Brattas Matt Schramm

Kelli Garneras Rebecca

Chase Offerleas Joel Cobb

Vince Vaughnas Mr. Geary

Bob Stephensonas Debate Official

Nancy O'Dellas Self

Dakota Goldhoras Girl on Plane

Eric Normingtonas Hotel Desk Clerk