Dead Man's Burden

2012·Movie
1h 33min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A western set on the New Mexico frontier a few years after the Civil War and centered on a struggling young family and the mining company who wants to buy their land.
Post-Civil War WesternFrontier DramaLand DisputeFamily SurvivalCorporate GreedGritty RealismHistorical ConflictAmerican WestTense Narrative

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Dead Man's Burden legally?

Dead Man's Burden is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Cineverse. 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 Dead Man's Burden worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dead Man's Burden rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Dead Man's Burden?

1 h 33 min

Dead Man's Burden runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dead Man's Burden?

Critics84
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Dead Man's Burden higher (84) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Dead Man's Burden in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dead Man's Burden?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dead Man's Burden in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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