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Cowards Bend the Knee

2003·Movie
1h 4min

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About

When he takes his girlfriend to a seedy abortion clinic in the back room of a combination hair salon / bordello, Guy Maddin meets the madam’s daughter and falls in love. But she won’t let any man touch her until her father’s murder has been avenged.
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Questions about Cowards Bend the Knee

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Where can I stream Cowards Bend the Knee legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cowards Bend the Knee worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Cowards Bend the Knee?

1 h 4 min

Cowards Bend the Knee runs 1 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cowards Bend the Knee?

Critics89
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Cowards Bend the Knee higher (89) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Cowards Bend the Knee in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Cowards Bend the Knee?

3FRNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cowards Bend the Knee in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cowards Bend the Knee use?

RetrauxStylistic SuckMale Frontal NudityEither/Or TitleBlind People Wear SunglassesI Have Boobs, You Must Obey!Police Are UselessBoy Meets GhoulSilence Is GoldenShower SceneErotic EatingFan Disserviceand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Cowards Bend the Knee, including Retraux, Stylistic Suck, Male Frontal Nudity.