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Trust
2010 104 min United States of America R 18+
★6.8
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: David Schwimmer
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Description
A suburban family is torn apart when fourteen-year-old Annie meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone, Annie discovers her friend is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked into disbelief, her parents are shattered by their daughter's actions and struggle to support her as she comes to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life.
Budget:
$9.5M
US Gross:
$120,016
Worldwide:
$120,000
Starring
Clive Owen
Actor
Catherine Keener
Actor
Liana Liberato
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
The film is praised for its timely relevance, strong central performances, and provocative storytelling. Viewers highlight its urgent commentary on online predator culture, while some critique its tonal shifts and ambiguous conclusion.
| Culture | The film’s striking relevance to contemporary debates about online grooming and adolescent vulnerability makes it a timeless cautionary tale. | |
| Acting | Owen’s restrained paternal anguish and Liberato’s raw, bewildered performance anchor the narrative, lending credibility to the harrowing psychological descent. | |
| Direction | Schwimmer’s direction balances thriller tension with intimate drama, yet critics diverge on whether the tonal shifts enhance or dilute the story’s impact. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay offers a stark, realistic depiction of grooming tactics, but some reviewers argue it leaves the heroine’s aftermath under‑explored. | |
| Ending | The ambiguous close—questioning trust rather than delivering closure—provokes discussion but frustrates viewers seeking definitive resolution. | |
| Emotion | The visceral emotional impact unsettles audiences, prompting reflection on parental responsibility, though a minority finds the pacing and heroine’s behavior off‑putting. |