Blood Ties

2013·Movie
2h 8min·R

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Crime runs in the family.

Two brothers, on either side of the law, face off over organized crime in Brooklyn during the 1970s.
1970s Crime DramaBrotherhood & BetrayalOrganized CrimeBrooklyn SettingFamily ConflictMoral AmbiguityTension & SuspenseGritty Realism

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Blood Ties legally?

Blood Ties is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. 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 Blood Ties worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blood Ties rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Blood Ties?

2 h 8 min

Blood Ties runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blood Ties?

Critics65
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate Blood Ties higher (65) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Blood Ties a box office hit?

Budget$26 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $26 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 9% of its budget.

What language is Blood Ties in?

EnglishSpanishItalian

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Italian. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blood Ties?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blood Ties in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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