Young Adam
A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.
Release Year
2003
Runtime
93 min
Audience Score
5.8
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance
Story Snapshot
A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.
Why This Page Helps
Young Adam 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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