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Against a Crooked Sky

1975·Movie
1h 29min·G
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–40%
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–40%

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A young boy, lost and alone in a desert wilderness, chased by Indians.

The eldest daughter of a pioneer family is kidnapped by a mysterious Indian tribe and the eldest son pursues. In order to win back his sister's freedom, he must sacrifice his own life by passing the test of "Crooked Sky" and shield his sister from an executioner's arrow. Along the way, he recruits a broken down, drunk prospector to help him track down the unknown tribe and rescue his sister
Western AdventurePioneer EraFamily LoyaltySurvivalNative American CultureCourage and DeterminationBrother-Sister BondAction & Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
Earl Bellamy
Written by:
Douglas C. Stewart, Eleanor Lamb
Produced by:
Lyman Dayton, Dan Greer
Composed by:
Lex de Azevedo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Against a Crooked Sky legally?

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Against a Crooked Sky is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Against a Crooked Sky worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Against a Crooked Sky rated?

GViolence

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Against a Crooked Sky?

1 h 29 min

Against a Crooked Sky runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is Against a Crooked Sky in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Against a Crooked Sky?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Against a Crooked Sky in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Against a Crooked Sky use?

Hollywood DarknessGone Swimming, Clothes StolenBig Friendly DogFurniture BlockadeRace Against the ClockReplacement GoldfishDisney DeathTitle Theme TuneLeft for DeadTongue TraumaIt's All My Fault

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Against a Crooked Sky, including Hollywood Darkness, Gone Swimming, Clothes Stolen, Big Friendly Dog.