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The Bloody Child

1996Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1

A relentlessly bleak, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

An interior of violence.

This film was inspired by a real event—a young US Marine, recently back from the Gulf War, was found digging a grave for his murdered wife in the middle of the California Mojave.

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Post-War Trauma
  • Social Realism
  • Melancholic & Bleak
  • Character Study
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Understated Performances

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Directed by
Nina Menkes

Everyone

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Facts

October 26, 1996 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 26, 1996
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
48 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bloody Child?"

Questions about The Bloody Child

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Where can I stream The Bloody Child?

KanopyDocAlliance Films

In the United States, The Bloody Child streams on DocAlliance Films, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is The Bloody Child worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.1).

Will I feel good after watching The Bloody Child?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Bloody Child plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.