Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- awkward
- melancholic
- dreamy
- quiet evening
- coming of age movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's compassionate portrait of adolescence, unhurried rhythm, unconventional details, and especially Jacob Wysocki's awkwardly authentic performance, while some found its delicacy slight or overly mannered.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Terri is bullied and socially marginalized while gradually forming connections with other misfit students.
Critics specifically note Jacobs's poetry in cluttered, overgrown environments, matching Terri's difficult domestic and school surroundings.
The film emphasizes quiet reaction shots and a relaxed, dreamy pace rather than rushing through adolescent conflict.
Terri's bullying, family hardship, and emotional distress are approached indirectly, with characters often circling problems instead of naming them.
Films like Terri, and why
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
shared awkward coming of age, outsider adolescence, and gentle dramedy tone
Napoleon Dynamite
shared small town high school setting, social alienation, and tender adolescent humor
Welcome to the Dollhouse
shared compassionate outsider protagonist, bullying themes, and understated emotional realism
Eighth Grade
shared unconventional teen characters, melancholy humor, and intimate independent filmmaking
Movie Details
- Director
- Azazel Jacobs
- Release Date
- 2011-07-01
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (162)
Cast
- Jacob Wysocki
- John C. Reilly
- Creed Bratton
- Olivia Crocicchia
- Bridger Zadina
- Mary Anne McGarry
- Justin Prentice
- Jenna Gavigan
- Curtiss Frisle
- Tara Karsian
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Terri about?
- A bullied teenager discovers fragile friendship and unexpected adult compassion while trying to survive the humiliations of high school.
- What is Terri like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Terri as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Terri violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Terri as mild.
- What did critics think of Terri?
- Critics broadly praised the film's compassionate portrait of adolescence, unhurried rhythm, unconventional details, and especially Jacob Wysocki's awkwardly authentic performance, while some found its delicacy slight or overly mannered.
- Which films are like Terri?
- Films with a similar feel include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Napoleon Dynamite, Welcome to the Dollhouse, and Eighth Grade.
- How long is Terri?
- Terri runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Terri?
- In United States, Terri streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
