Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- sexy
- offbeat
- quiet evening
- queer cinema night
What critics said
Critics found the film sexy, offbeat, and engaging as a lesbian teacher student romance, while faulting its lack of resolution and overt subtlety.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jackie becomes romantically involved with her professor Catherine while attending college as a legal adult.
Former child actress Jackie attends college in search of independence and a life beyond her childhood career.
The central relationship is between two women, with lesbian identity and female same-sex desire defining the film's dramatic focus.
The relationship's opened issues remain insufficiently acknowledged or resolved by the conclusion.
Films like Bloomington, and why
Loving Annabelle
teacher student romance between women, lesbian themes, and coming of age
Mädchen in Uniform
lesbian romance shaped by an unequal educational relationship and social constraint
The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love
queer coming of age, intimate romance, and independent dramatic tone
Elena Undone
female queer desire, emotional uncertainty, and understated independent drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Fernanda Cardoso
- Release Date
- 2010-06-23
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (173)
Cast
- Allison McAtee
- Sarah Stouffer
- Katherine Ann McGregor
- Ray Zupp
- J. Blakemore
- Erika Heidewald
- Chelsea Rogers
- Patrick Mullen
- Steven Durgarn
- John Dreher
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bloomington about?
- A former child star seeks independence at college, only to enter a complicated romance with her female professor.
- What is Bloomington like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bloomington as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Bloomington violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Bloomington.
- What did critics think of Bloomington?
- Critics found the film sexy, offbeat, and engaging as a lesbian teacher student romance, while faulting its lack of resolution and overt subtlety.
- Which films are like Bloomington?
- Films with a similar feel include Loving Annabelle, Mädchen in Uniform, The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, and Elena Undone.
- How long is Bloomington?
- Bloomington runs 83 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bloomington?
- In United States, Bloomington is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
