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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes4
DirectorEverett Lewis
WritersEverett Lewis
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Natural History of Parking Lots
About The Natural History of Parking Lots
When a high school senior, Chris, gets in trouble with the West L.A. police for joy riding in stolen cars, his wealthy but neglectful dad hires Chris's older brother Lance to spend time with him and keep him out of trouble. Lance is in the underworld, running guns, so caring for Chris starts out as a good cover. Then, he warms to his brother, and the two develop a strong bond; Chris gets serious about school and starts to come out of his shell. But, will the relationship be strong enough to weather pressures from Lance's business, Chris's discovery that dad is paying Lance for the care, and Lance's enjoyment of female companionship?
Directed by Everett Lewis, The Natural History of Parking Lots leans on a strong ensemble — Barry Wyatt, Eli Guralnick, Dean Cleverdon — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1990.
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