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Felon

2008·Movie
1h 43min·R
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic587.0
IMDb7.4Metacritic587.0

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

No rule. No hope. No way out.

A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system.
Prison DramaViolent RealismMoral DilemmasSystemic InjusticePsychological ImpactIntense TensionGritty CinematographyBleak Outlook

Crew

Directed by:
Ric Roman Waugh, Phil Robinson, Gregory Doucette
Written by:
Ric Roman Waugh
Produced by:
Stephen Dorff, Nancy Nayor, Richard Caruso
Composed by:
Andrew Morgado, Gerhard Daum, Vicki O'Reilly Vandegrift

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Felon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Felon legally?

fuboTVPhiloThe RokuTubi TVSony Pictures Core

Felon is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Felon worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Felon rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Felon?

1 h 43 min

Felon runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Felon?

Critics58
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Felon higher (72) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Felon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Felon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Felon in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Felon use?

Dirty CowardJumping Off the Slippery SlopeShameful StripIdiot BallBittersweet EndingSurvival MantraHellhole PrisonOh, Crap!Fan DisserviceWell-Intentioned ExtremistFrom Bad to WorseCrapsack Worldand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Felon, including Dirty Coward, Jumping Off the Slippery Slope, Shameful Strip.