Summary
Every year, the Florida government invites the general public to compete in an invasive python removal contest in the Everglades. For ten nights, an eclectic group of hunters confront the dangerous terrain, nocturnal creatures and their own desires.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something quiet and calm
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics like it more than audiences (+22)
Critics 96Audiences 74GoodWatch 80
Tomatometer96%
IMDb7.4
Running time
1 h 31 min
A typical length for documentaries, −5 min on the typical 96
typical 9691Half of all documentaries run 89–107 min.
Reach
To rent or buy in 2 countries
Released
2026
May 8, 2026
This year
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 3
- Xander Robin Director, Producer
- Harrison Fishman Second Unit Director
- Emery Matson Second Unit Director
Production · 10
- Dani Bernfeld Executive Producer
- Gillian Brown Executive Producer
- Lance Oppenheim Producer
- Melissa Oppenheim Producer
- Lauren Cioffi Producer
- Max Allman Co-Producer, Editor
Camera · 2
- David Bolen Director of Photography
- Matt Clegg Director of Photography
Editing · 3
- Damien Vandercruyssen Colorist
- Byron Leon Co-Editor
- Karim El Katari Colorist
Sound · 3
- Nick León Original Music Composer
- Paul Hsu Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Kyle McKeveny Music Supervisor
Art · 1
- Hassan Rahim Title Designer
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