Set in the early 1950s, this film follows Marcus Messner, a brilliant and intense young man from a working-class Jewish family in Newark, New Jersey, as he attends a conservative college in Ohio. The story explores themes of identity, cultural assimilation, and the clash between personal beliefs and societal expectations. Logan Lerman delivers a compelling performance as Marcus, supported by Sarah Gadon and Tracy Letts. Directed by James Schamus, the film is an adaptation of Philip Roth’s novel. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.