The Wise Kids
“A Story of Faith, Sexuality, Love and Friendship.”
Synopsis
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.
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THE WISE KIDS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-28
Top Cast
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Molly Kunz
Brea
Allison Torem
Laura
Sadieh Rifai
Elizabeth
Stephen Cone
Austin
Tyler Ross
Tim
Frank Stennett
Frank
Lee Armstrong
Harry
Cynthia Pulsifer
Cynthia
Braxton Williams
Braxton
Cliff Chamberlain
Dylan
Laurel Schroeder
Erin
Rodney Lee Rogers
Pastor Jim
Sullivan Hamilton
Haley
Jacob Leinbach
Brad
Sadie Rogers
Cheryl
Will Kinnear
Adam
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 22, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Cone
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Cone
- Original Score
- Mikhail Fiksel
- Original Title
- The Wise Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Cone Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Cone
Stephen Cone
Mikhail Fiksel
Stephanie Dufford
Stephen Cone
Stephen Cone, Laura Klein
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Cone
Writer
Stephen Cone
Editor
Stephen Cone
Producer
Stephen Cone
Director
Stephanie Dufford
Director of Photography
Mikhail Fiksel
Original Music Composer
Erin Amelia White
Costume Design
Caity Birmingham
Production Design
Laura Klein
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wise Kids
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What is The Wise Kids 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 directed The Wise Kids?
The Wise Kids was directed by Stephen Cone.
Who stars in The Wise Kids?
The principal cast of The Wise Kids includes Molly Kunz, Allison Torem, Sadieh Rifai, Stephen Cone, Tyler Ross.
When was The Wise Kids released and how long is it?
The Wise Kids was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wise Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wise Kids was composed by Mikhail Fiksel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wise Kids?
The Wise Kids holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).