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We Were Dangerous

2024·Movie
1h 22min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Society, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Nellie, Daisy and Lou attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island in 1954. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship but this is challenged when the school's matron divides them.
Period DramaInstitutional CritiqueFemale FriendshipRebellion & ResistanceComing-of-AgeIsolated SettingPsychological StruggleSocial InjusticeBleak AtmosphereFound Family

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about We Were Dangerous

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Where can I stream We Were Dangerous legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is We Were Dangerous worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is We Were Dangerous rated?

Disturbing imageryStrong languageViolence

Content advisories: disturbing imagery, strong language, and violence.

How long is We Were Dangerous?

1 h 22 min

We Were Dangerous runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on We Were Dangerous?

Critics97
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate We Were Dangerous higher (97) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is We Were Dangerous in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch We Were Dangerous?

21ALAUBABEBGCACHCZHRHUMDMEMKNL+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for We Were Dangerous in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.