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The Drop

2014·Movie
1h 46min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Crime DramaSlow-BurnCharacter-DrivenNeighborhood DynamicsMoral AmbiguityBleak AtmosphereIntenseGang ViolenceRedemption

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Drop legally?

The Drop is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Drop worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Drop rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Drop?

1 h 46 min

The Drop runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Drop?

Critics79
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see The Drop much the same way.

Was The Drop a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$19 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is The Drop in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Drop?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Drop in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Drop, including Papa Bear, Karmic Death, Beware the Quiet Ones.