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The Mark of Cain

2007Movie1 h 27 minR

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–62%

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak drama movie about society and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The scars of war run deep.

After a bomb kills their company commander in Iraq, British soldiers Treacle and Shane are ordered to round up suspects and use torture on the detainees. Back home, the press gets the story and the pair achieves instant infamy.

Feels like

  • War Drama
  • Moral Corruption
  • Military Ethics
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Social Critique
  • Gritty Realism
  • Bleak & Unsettling
  • Controversial Themes
  • Character Study

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Marc Munden
Written by
Tony Marchant
Produced by
Lynn Horsford
Music by
Ben Bartlett

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 18, 2007 · 1 h 27 min · R

Released
October 18, 2007
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

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Questions about The Mark of Cain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Mark of Cain worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4).

Will I feel good after watching The Mark of Cain?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Mark of Cain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.