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Yosemite

Play trailer 2:15 Poster for Yosemite R 2016 1h 22m Drama Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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A young boy (Everett Meckler) and his two friends embark on a quest to find a mountain lion that's running loose in their community.

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Critics Reviews

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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Jan 21, 2016
Although evocative and nicely observed, the coming-of-age drama "Yosemite" ultimately proves too low-key and elliptical to make much of an impression. "Stand by Me" it ain't. Go to Full Review David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter Jan 7, 2016
The movie succeeds on its own quiet terms, binding the three parts together with assurance and tonal consistency to cast a lingering spell. Go to Full Review Devan Coggan Entertainment Weekly Jan 7, 2016
B
Franco gives one of his most subtle performances yet as a recovering-alcoholic father, and the three young newcomers' performances are honest and affecting. Go to Full Review Megan Nash 4:3 Jun 14, 2016
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Yosemite is a small but touching film, and has given voice to a new and interesting talent in Gabrielle Demeestere. Go to Full Review Kam Williams Baret News Jan 11, 2016
2.5/4
An earnest examination of the loss of innocence this critic might have appreciated even more if the subject-matter hadn't be so relentlessly dark and disturbing. Go to Full Review Matt Conway The Young Folks Jan 9, 2016
7.5/10
While many may find its slow pace and lack of action a bit frustrating, Yosemite is a thoughtful and well-executed coming of age indie... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lori B @RT57865655 Mar 7, 2025 I still don’t understand what this movie was actually about. The expectations were high based on the synopsis, but nothing…ever….happened…and I still do not understand what this had to do with Yosemite. If you want a movie that will put you to sleep…watch this. See more Munkhchimeg T @RT64187897 Aug 6, 2024 Quite adventurous movie. Explored new characters and ideas. See more Geke g @RT40239519 Aug 6, 2024 Very fine and decent See more Bahad j @RT27093708 Aug 6, 2024 The idea behind this movie moved me a lot, but it was a movie with really satisfying expectations See more Jun 25, 2020 688y688y7t8tt86yttt666t688y688y7t8tt86yttt666t7tytty77887ty786t7ttttt7tt6 See more Read all reviews
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Gabrielle Demeestere

Director

James Franco

Phil

Henry Hopper

Henry

Everett Meckler

Chris

Alec Mansky

Joe

Calum John

Ted

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Movie Info

Synopsis A young boy (Everett Meckler) and his two friends embark on a quest to find a mountain lion that's running loose in their community.
Director
Gabrielle Demeestere
Producer
Clara Aranovich, Nicolaas Bertelsen, Gabrielle Demeestere, Shruti Ganguly, Sev Ohanian, Paul Bernon, Sam Slater
Screenwriter
Gabrielle Demeestere
Distributor
Monterey Media
Rating
R (Language|Some Sexual Material/Nudity)
Genre
Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 1, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$12.6K
Runtime
1h 22m
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