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Ain't Them Bodies Saints

2013Movie1 h 36 minR

CrimeDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic746.9Rotten Tomatoes77%61%

A tense, moving crime movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Bob Muldoon and Ruth Guthrie, an impassioned young outlaw couple on an extended crime spree, are finally apprehended by lawmen after a shootout in the Texas hills. Although Ruth wounds a local officer, Bob takes the blame. But four years later, Bob escapes from prison and sets out to find Ruth and their daughter, born during his incarceration.

Feels like

  • Crime Drama
  • Texas Hill Country
  • Outlaw Romance
  • Slow Burn
  • Atmospheric
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Visually Striking
  • Melancholic

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
David Lowery
Written by
David Lowery
Produced by
Jay Van Hoy, James M. Johnston, Lars Knudsen
Music by
Daniel Hart

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Facts

July 3, 2013 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
July 3, 2013
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Silence Is Golden, Dogged Nice Guy, Happy Flashback +9

  • Silence Is Golden
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Happy Flashback
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Bounty Hunter
  • Period Piece
  • Outlaw Couple
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Tracking Shot
  • Great Escape
  • Briefcase Full of Money
  • Blatant Lies

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Where can I stream Ain't Them Bodies Saints?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowXumo Play

In the United States, Ain't Them Bodies Saints streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Ain't Them Bodies Saints worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Ain't Them Bodies Saints good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Ain't Them Bodies Saints a box office flop?

Budget$4 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.