The Boy with Pink Pants (2024)
Kernel Score: 79% · 244 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2024-10-10
Runtime: 114 minutes
Overview
On 20 November 2012, 15-year-old Andrea Spezzacatena took his own life. It was the first case in Italy of bullying and cyberbullying that led to a minor's suicide. The triggering incident was his choice to wear a pair of red trousers, a gift from his mother, which turned pink due to a washing mishap.
The Boy with Pink Pants parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Boy with Pink Pants is based on the true story of a teenager's suicide after school bullying.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The film depicts the emotional toll of school and cyber bullying culminating in a teen's suicide, based on a true story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Margherita Ferri
Cast
- Samuele Carrino as Andrea Spezzacatena
- Claudia Pandolfi as Teresa Manes
- Corrado Fortuna as Tommaso Spezzacatena
- Andrea Arru as Christian
- Sara Ciocca as Sara
- Settimo Palazzo as Professor Gioli
- Maurizio Jiritano as Papà di Tommaso
- Barbara Bovoli as Ostetrica
The Boy with Pink Pants FAQ
Is The Boy with Pink Pants good?
The Boy with Pink Pants has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 244 audience ratings.
Is The Boy with Pink Pants OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Boy with Pink Pants is based on the true story of a teenager's suicide after school bullying.
What movies are like The Boy with Pink Pants?
If you liked The Boy with Pink Pants, try The Children's Hour, The Fabelmans, Boy Erased and Before I Fall.