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The Rooster

2024·Movie
1h 41min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

When the body of his oldest friend is found buried in a shallow grave, Dan, a small-town cop, seeks answers from a volatile hermit who was the last person to see his friend alive. As Dan gets closer to the truth, he must confront his own personal demons and he discovers that hope can be found in unlikely places.
Small Town Crime DramaPsychological TensionRedemption StoryCharacter-Driven NarrativeRural SettingPersonal DemonsIntrospectiveSlow PacedAtmospheric

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Rooster legally?

The Rooster is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rooster worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Rooster?

1 h 41 min

The Rooster runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Rooster?

Critics63
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Rooster higher (63) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Rooster in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Rooster?

8AUCAESFJIDITNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rooster in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.