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  • ITV
  • Sep 4, 2011
  • ITV
  • Sep 4, 2011

Summary Social worker Janet Leach (Emily Watson) is appointed as the person to look out for the rights of serial killer Fred West (Dominic West), who was deemed to be mentally handicapped.

  • ITV
  • Sep 4, 2011
  • ITV
  • Sep 4, 2011
Appropriate Adult
Season 1
Season Premiere: Sep 4, 2011
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
77
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Summary Social worker Janet Leach (Emily Watson) is appointed as the person to look out for the rights of serial killer Fred West (Dominic West), who was deemed to be mentally handicapped.

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83
Dec 9, 2011
The movie goes on a bit too long, but it makes up for it with finely tuned performances.
By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW
80
Dec 9, 2011
Well made and never boring--the director is Julian Jarrold ("Becoming Jane")--Appropriate Adult is a first-class example of what British filmmakers do well when they are not trying to look like American filmmakers.
By Robert Lloyd FULL REVIEW
80
Dec 9, 2011
Appropriate Adult is a psychologically harrowing character study of emotional manipulation against a backdrop of utter depravity.
By Matt Roush FULL REVIEW
80
Dec 8, 2011
Appropriate Adult will hardly be everyone's cup of tea (or coffee), but it's such a formidable showcase for its leads as to merit the opportunity to reach a discriminating audience.
By Brian Lowry FULL REVIEW
75
Dec 9, 2011
A grisly tale, feuled by West's mesmerizing performance.
By Curt Wagner FULL REVIEW
70
Dec 9, 2011
Ultimately it's a fairly standard TV movie, if an overly long one, ending on a note of sentimental affirmation and, luckily, offering one outstanding central performance.
By Mike Hale FULL REVIEW
70
Dec 9, 2011
A gripping tale of police investigation and a criminal's mischief-making.
By Rob Owen FULL REVIEW

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