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In the Land of Saints and Sinners

2023Movie1 h 46 minR

Thriller
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic606.6Rotten Tomatoes83%72%

A tense, melancholic action movie about history and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

Can you bury your past?

In a remote Irish village, a damaged Finbar is forced to fight for redemption after a lifetime of sins, but what price is he willing to pay? In the land of saints and sinners, some sins can't be buried.

Feels like

  • Northern Ireland Conflict Drama
  • Political Thriller
  • Historical Realism
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • IRA Era Tension
  • Gritty Crime Story
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Tragic Heroism

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Robert Lorenz
Written by
Mark Michael McNally, Terry Loane
Produced by
Geraldine Hughes, Philip Lee, Markus Barmettler
Music by
Diego Baldenweg, Nora Baldenweg, Lionel Baldenweg

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Facts

October 6, 2023 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
October 6, 2023
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Belgium, France, Ireland, Switzerland, United States
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Face Death with Dignity, Anachronism Stew, Accidental Murder +9

  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Accidental Murder
  • Mutual Kill
  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • The Irish Mob
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • Professional Killer
  • Asshole Victim
  • The Alcoholic
  • Dirty Coward

12 of 49 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Land of Saints and Sinners?"

Questions about In the Land of Saints and Sinners

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In the Land of Saints and Sinners?

NetflixPrimeMGM+KanopyHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, In the Land of Saints and Sinners streams on Netflix, Prime, and MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 66 other countries.

Is In the Land of Saints and Sinners worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 60).

Will I feel good after watching In the Land of Saints and Sinners?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does In the Land of Saints and Sinners use?

Face Death with DignityAnachronism StewAccidental MurderMutual KillHoist by His Own PetardThe Irish MobDisappeared DadEven Evil Has Loved OnesProfessional KillerAsshole VictimThe AlcoholicDirty Cowardand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Face Death with Dignity, Anachronism Stew, and Accidental Murder.