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Pioneer

2013·Movie
1h 46min·R
IMDb6.0Metacritic585.6Rotten Tomatoes55%32%

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fuboTVPhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

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Pioneer fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Mystery, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Pioneer is set in the early '80s, at the beginning of the Norwegian Oil Boom. Enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea and the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline from depths of 500 meters. A professional diver, Petter, obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world's most dangerous mission. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who's pulling the strings. Gradually he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake.
Oil BoomConspiracy ThrillerDeep Sea DivingPolitical Intrigue1980sMoral CorruptionMysteryTechnological HubrisNorwegian History

Crew

Directed by:
Erik Skjoldbjærg, Aslaug Konradsdottir, Kristian Mejdell Nissen
Written by:
Erik Skjoldbjærg, Hans Gunnarsson, Kathrine Valen Zeiner
Produced by:
Avy Kaufman, Celine Engebrigtsen, Eva Blondiau
Composed by:
Nicolas Godin, Jean-Benoît Dunckel, Vincent Arnardi

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

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Where can I stream Pioneer legally?

fuboTVPhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexMagnolia SelectsMonsters and Nightmares

Pioneer is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Pioneer worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pioneer rated?

RStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Pioneer?

1 h 46 min

Pioneer runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pioneer?

Critics57
Audiences49

Not quite. Critics rate Pioneer higher (57) than audiences (49). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Pioneer in?

NorwegianEnglish

It was made in Norwegian, with some English. Produced in Finland, Norway, Germany, Sweden, France.

In how many countries can I watch Pioneer?

18ATAUBEBRCACHDEDKESFIFRLUNLNO+4

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pioneer in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.