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Coldwater

2013·Movie
1h 44min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

We Will Re-Adjust You.

A teenage boy is sent to a juvenile reform facility in the wilderness. As we learn about the tragic events that sent him there, his struggle becomes one for survival with the inmates, counselors, and the retired war colonel in charge.
Juvenile Justice SystemPsychological DramaComing-of-Age StoryPrison ReformBleak RealismViolent ConfrontationMoral AmbiguityCharacter-DrivenSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Coldwater legally?

Coldwater is included with a subscription to MUBI 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 Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Coldwater worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Coldwater rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Coldwater?

1 h 44 min

Coldwater runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Coldwater?

Critics55
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Coldwater higher (65) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Coldwater in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Coldwater?

19ATBECACHDEECFRGBGGIEINKRMXNL+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Coldwater in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Coldwater use?

The RunawayFive-Finger DiscountWild Teen PartyAmbiguous Ending

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Coldwater, including The Runaway, Five-Finger Discount, Wild Teen Party.