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When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking: what really happened?
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How Good Is Adolescence?
Ratings across IMDb and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
8.0Highly Rated
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB7.9
★ IMDb8.1
The Verdict
Absolutely Worth Watching
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