Kaboom (2010)

5.7Not Rated86 minDirector: Gregg Araki

2010 film by Gregg Araki

Kaboom is a 2010 science fiction sex comedy mystery film written and directed by Gregg Araki and starring Thomas Dekker, Juno Temple, Haley Bennett, and James Duval. The film centers on the sexual adventures of a group of college students and their investigation of a bizarre cult.

Kaboom premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, where it was awarded the first-ever Queer Palm for its contribution to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender issues. The film was released theatrically in France on October 6, 2010, by Wild Bunch Distribution. In the United States, it was released by IFC Films on video on demand as part of Sundance Selects on January 22, 2011, and in select theaters on January 28.

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FAQ

What is Kaboom about?
Kaboom (2010) — Smith's everyday life in the dorm - hanging out with his arty, sarcastic best friend Stella, hooking up with a beautiful free spirit named London, lusting for his gorgeous but dim surfer roommate Thor - all gets turned upside-down after one fateful, terrifying night.
Is Kaboom based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Kaboom scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.