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Ain't Them Bodies Saints

2013·Movie
1h 36min·R
69
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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About

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.
Crime DramaTexas Hill CountryOutlaw RomanceSlow BurnAtmosphericTragic Love StoryVisually StrikingMelancholic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ain't Them Bodies Saints legally?

Ain't Them Bodies Saints is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ain't Them Bodies Saints worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ain't Them Bodies Saints rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Ain't Them Bodies Saints?

1 h 36 min

Ain't Them Bodies Saints runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ain't Them Bodies Saints?

Critics76
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Ain't Them Bodies Saints higher (76) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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

Budget$4 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.

What language is Ain't Them Bodies Saints in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ain't Them Bodies Saints?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ain't Them Bodies Saints in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ain't Them Bodies Saints use?

Silence Is GoldenDogged Nice GuyHappy FlashbackBittersweet EndingBounty HunterPeriod PieceOutlaw CoupleDramatic IronyTracking ShotGreat EscapeBriefcase Full of MoneyBlatant Lies

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Ain't Them Bodies Saints, including Silence Is Golden, Dogged Nice Guy, Happy Flashback.