After the mayor of an idyllic island village discovers a child with mysterious powers awash on their shores, the once peaceful community devolves into civil war, torn over the belief that the child is the next saviour.
Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.
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Alix West LeflerIsla
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Ryan McDonaldDillon
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Emily PiggfordEmily
Cameron NicollJunior
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Kevin CromwellPhillip
Erika DietzSusan
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GoodWatch score 64April 26, 2024 · 1 h 43 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Accidental Murder, Emotional Powers, Establishing Character Moment +9
4 questions, like "Where can I stream The King Tide?"
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
In the United States, The King Tide streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 40 other countries.
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (72).
Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 7.
TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Accidental Murder, Emotional Powers, and Establishing Character Moment.
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