Retribution

2012·Movie
1h 25min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Retribution fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

She's taking the law into her own hands.

Karen is shopping at a convenience store during which a robbery occurs. Her niece is kidnapped and left seriously injured in hospital. When one of the perpetrators is released, Karen decides to go on a murderous trail of revenge.
Gritty Revenge ThrillerCrime DramaBleak & UncompromisingPsychological DescentVigilante JusticeIntense & VisceralContemporary RealismTragic NarrativeMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Retribution

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Where can I stream Retribution legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Retribution worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 4.4 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Retribution rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Retribution?

1 h 25 min

Retribution runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Retribution?

Critics75
Audiences43

Not quite. Critics rate Retribution higher (75) than audiences (43). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Retribution in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Retribution?

21ARAUBOCACLCRDOECGTHNMXNINZPA+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Retribution in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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