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The Reckoning

1970Movie1 h 51 minR

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Michael Marler, a successful businessman in London, is about to make his way to the top. After 37 years, the death of his father brings him back to his hometown of Liverpool, where he’s confronted with his lost Irish roots.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Jack Gold
Written by
John McGrath, Patrick Hall
Produced by
Ronald Shedlo
Music by
Malcolm Arnold

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Facts

January 31, 1970 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
January 31, 1970
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Battle Butler, Being Tortured Makes You Evil, Sadistic Choice +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Reckoning worth watching?"

Questions about The Reckoning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Reckoning worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8).

Will I feel good after watching The Reckoning?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Reckoning use?

Battle ButlerBeing Tortured Makes You EvilSadistic ChoiceMorton's ForkAsshole VictimDriven to SuicideSexual ExtortionThe DreadedCruel and Unusual DeathIf I Can't Have You…Witch HunterFat Bastardand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Battle Butler, Being Tortured Makes You Evil, and Sadistic Choice.