The Miseducation of Cameron Post

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The Miseducation of Cameron Post

"Come as you are."

2018 • 1h 32m • ★ 6.9 (1,004 votes) Released

Pennsylvania, 1993. After getting caught with another girl, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center run by the strict Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, whose treatment consists in repenting for feeling “same sex attraction.” Cameron befriends fellow sinners Jane and Adam, thus creating a new family to deal with the surrounding intolerance.

Director

Desiree Akhavan

Screenplay

Desiree Akhavan

Screenplay

Cecilia Frugiuele

Rating

6.9

Runtime

92 min

Budget

$0.9M

Revenue

$2.0M

Profit/Loss

+1.1M

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Production

Beachside Films

Beachside Films

Parkville Pictures

Parkville Pictures

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Audience Reviews

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Alunauwie

★ 8/10 • Sep 24, 2025

Adapted from Emily M. Danforth's controversial 2012 novel, the film tackles LGBTQ+ issues with a powerful narrative that challenges societal and religious norms. It portrays the emotional harm of forcing individuals to change their identity, emphasizing the importance of empathy and family support. With well-developed characters and strong performances, the film delivers a heartfelt message and has earned multiple awards and critical acclaim. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Keywords

homophobiachristianitytraumacoming of agereligionlgbtpseudosciencelgbt teenwoman directorfemale sexuality1990semotional abuseconversion therapybased on young adult novelteenager