The read
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
When Emily, a librarian-to-be, is assigned to tutor Mateo, a struggling undergrad, in American Lit, they do not get along; but when the discussion turns from classics to confessions, they learn something that could change their lives forever.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Metacritic38/100
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do.
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Ann LeSchanderWriter
- Ann LeSchanderDirector
Cast
- Walter PerezMateo
- Nicole HaydenEmily
- Stella MaeveMaribel
- John ProskyProfessor McIntyre
- Brian MulliganBirdwatcher
- Dustin FitzsimonsEddie
- Beau BonnessBennett Davis
- Carlene MooreEmily's Mother
- Jerry FrancoYoung Mateo
- Madison BrowningYoung Emily
- Francisco OvalleFather
- Araceli CesarMother
Themes
woman director