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The Ox

1991·Movie
1h 33min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, class and money, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

In desperation brought on by near-starvation, Helge Roos kills his master's ox to feed his wife and baby daughter, setting off a devastating and unexpected chain of events.
19th Century ScandinaviaMoral DilemmaSocial CommentaryPsychological DramaClass ConflictReligious ThemesSlow-Burn NarrativeCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Ox legally?

The Ox 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 Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ox worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ox rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Ox?

1 h 33 min

The Ox runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is The Ox in?

Swedish

It was made in Swedish. Produced in Denmark, Sweden, Norway.

In how many countries can I watch The Ox?

4NOPTSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ox in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ox use?

And StarringBased on a True StoryBig "NO!"Crapsack WorldDay Hurts Dark-Adjusted EyesGood ShepherdIn the Style ofOh, Crap!Single Mom StripperWhere Are They NowA Taste of the LashVerbal Irony

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Ox, including And Starring, Based on a True Story, Big "NO!".