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The Drop

2014Movie1 h 46 minR

CrimeDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic697.4Rotten Tomatoes88%76%

A slow-burning, gripping drama movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Bob Saginowski finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation that digs deep into the neighborhood's past where friends, families, and foes all work together to make a living - no matter the cost.

Feels like

  • Crime Drama
  • Slow-Burn
  • Character-Driven
  • Neighborhood Dynamics
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Intense
  • Gang Violence
  • Redemption

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Michaël R. Roskam
Written by
Dennis Lehane
Produced by
Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Music by
Marco Beltrami

Everyone

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

Facts

September 12, 2014 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
September 12, 2014
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Papa Bear, Karmic Death, Beware the Quiet Ones +9

  • Papa Bear
  • Karmic Death
  • Beware the Quiet Ones
  • Cement Shoes
  • And Your Little Dog, Too!
  • The Farmer and the Viper
  • Suspiciously Specific Denial
  • Loan Shark
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Batman Gambit
  • Brick Joke
  • Recovered Addict

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Drop?"

Questions about The Drop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Drop?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Drop from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 51 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Drop worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 69).

Will I feel good after watching The Drop?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Drop use?

Papa BearKarmic DeathBeware the Quiet OnesCement ShoesAnd Your Little Dog, Too!The Farmer and the ViperSuspiciously Specific DenialLoan SharkOh, Crap!Batman GambitBrick JokeRecovered Addictand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Papa Bear, Karmic Death, and Beware the Quiet Ones.