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Guyland

Guyland

2015
Documentary
35 min
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In this powerful new film based on his bestselling book, sociologist Michael Kimmel maps the troubling social world where boys become men -- a new stage of development…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Michael Kimmel
Starring
Michael Kimmel

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Common themes and sentiments

thought-provoking insightful concerning academic vital complex challenging necessary analytical important sobering

Reviews

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Daphne Sterling
Apr 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A vital contribution to understanding the modern male experience, 'Guyland' translates Michael Kimmel's astute sociological observations into a compelling cinematic argument. The film meticulously unpacks the pressures young men face, creating a vivid picture of a world where…

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Cedric Beaumont
Apr 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Michael Kimmel's 'Guyland' delves into a complex social phenomenon, attempting to chart the evolving landscape of young manhood. The film’s premise is intriguing, exploring the notion that a lack of clear societal signposts leads to a desperate performance…

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Beatrice Holloway
Apr 20, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This film is a powerful and necessary intervention into the discourse surrounding young men. Michael Kimmel's compelling research is brought to life, offering an insightful, albeit concerning, portrait of 'Guyland' – a space where masculinity is constantly policed…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Guyland' presents a fascinating, if at times unsettling, dissection of contemporary male identity. Michael Kimmel's analysis is sharp, highlighting the anxieties that drive young men to perform a hyper-masculinity in the absence of clear societal guidance. The film's…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Michael Kimmel's exploration of 'Guyland' is a bracingly honest look at the often unspoken pressures faced by young men today. The film, drawing from his seminal work, doesn't shy away from the complexities of modern masculinity, presenting a…

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Based on the description, 'Guyland' appears to be a documentary or a film essay that draws directly from sociologist Michael Kimmel's academic work and observations. It is presented as a mapping of a social world and an exploration of his theories, rather than a narrative fictional story.