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some explicit sexual content
Plot: What's the story about?
"Young Adam" is David McKenzie's adaptation of Alexander Trocchi's novel, a romantic murder mystery set on a barge in the canals of Scotland. Lovely photography by Giles Nuttgens, complemented by a lonely score by David Byrne, provides a picturesque backdrop for what is otherwise a seedy story of morality gone far astray and hopelessness taking hold of everyday life, with sex as the only outlet. Ewan McGregor and Tilda Swinton both lend excellent performances to the film, acting out a strained relationship of carnal misgiving that is their mutual respite. Working on a barge that travels to ports between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Joe (McGregor) is a randy ol' chap. He befriends Les (Peter Mullen) as they labor hard days shoveling coal and pass their evenings over pints and darts in the local pubs. But Joe is simply positioning himself to seduce Les' wife, Ella (Swinton), who he easily and frequently beds. A steamy affair with a heavy dose of on-screen coitus eventually leads to trouble for all three. A subplot concerns Joe's past romance with a girl (Emily Mortimer) whose mysterious death is reported in local papers, with flashbacks to raunchy sexual interludes representing his fondest memories of her.
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Who stars in Young Adam: Cast List
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Who's making Young Adam: Crew List
A look at the Young Adam behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer David MacKenzie last wrote Outlaw King and The Stain On The Snow.
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Production: What we know about Young Adam?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Young Adam Release Date: When was the film released?
Young Adam was a release in 2004 on Friday, April 16, 2004. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Kill Bill: Volume 2, Klezmer on Fish Street and The Punisher.
Young Adam DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Young Adam was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 .