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Revolution

1985·Movie
2h 6min

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Revolution fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

The war that won a nation its freedom, a woman her destiny, a young man his independence, and a father his son's love.

New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.
American RevolutionWar EpicPeriod DramaFather-Son RelationshipStruggle for FreedomLarge-Scale BattlesPolitical IntrigueTragic Undertones

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Revolution

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Revolution legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, 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 Revolution worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 22). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Revolution rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Revolution?

2 h 6 min

Revolution runs 2 h 6 min.

Is Revolution based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Revolution?

Critics16
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Revolution higher (49) than critics (16). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Revolution a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$358,574

No. It cost about $28 million to make and earned $358,574 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Revolution in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Norway, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Revolution?

15ATAUCACHESFRGBGGIEITNLNZSMUS+1

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Revolution in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Revolution use?

Calling the Old Man OutChained HeatConscriptionDirty CowardThe Dung AgesForegone ConclusionHope SpotHunting the Most Dangerous GameKick the DogLarge HamWhat the Hell, Hero?La Résistanceand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Revolution, including Calling the Old Man Out, Chained Heat, Conscription.