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A Cry in the Wilderness

1974·Movie
1h 14min

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A Cry in the Wilderness fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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A Family Fights for Survival in the Oregon Wilderness

The father of a wilderness family gets bitten by a skunk, and fearing rabies, chains himself to a barn to protect his family should he go mad. He orders his son not to come near him no matter how persuasive or rational his appearance or argument. However, the creek dries up, indicating an upstream blockage and an imminent flood. Several trips upstream by the son have failed to locate the blockage and now Dad wants to be released...
Wilderness SurvivalRabies ScareFather-Son RelationshipIsolationHistorical DramaTension and SuspenseMoral DilemmaFamily Loyalty

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Is A Cry in the Wilderness worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Cry in the Wilderness?

1 h 14 min

A Cry in the Wilderness runs 1 h 14 min.

What language is A Cry in the Wilderness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.