25th Hour
On the eve of a seven-year prison sentence, a New York drug dealer spends his final day of freedom confronting his past, his relationships, and the choices that led to his downfall in a city still reeling from 9/11.
Release Year
2002
Runtime
135 min
Audience Score
7.3
Genres
Crime, Drama
Story Snapshot
On the eve of a seven-year prison sentence, a New York drug dealer spends his final day of freedom confronting his past, his relationships, and the choices that led to his downfall in a city still reeling from 9/11.
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25th Hour is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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