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A Wolf at the Door

2013·Movie
1h 38min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Love turns to hate and panic breeds suspicion as two parents deal with the kidnapping of their child.
Psychological ThrillerCrime DramaSuspensefulIntenseFamily SecretsDarkMysteryBrazilian CinemaCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Wolf at the Door legally?

A Wolf at the Door is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Wolf at the Door worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Wolf at the Door rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is A Wolf at the Door?

1 h 38 min

A Wolf at the Door runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Wolf at the Door?

Critics75
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see A Wolf at the Door much the same way.

What language is A Wolf at the Door in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.

In how many countries can I watch A Wolf at the Door?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Wolf at the Door in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Wolf at the Door use?

Bitch in Sheep's ClothingChekhov's GunDespair Event HorizonDowner EndingHistorical Villain UpgradeRed Herring TwistGood Girls Avoid AbortionVery Loosely Based on a True StoryThe Easy Way or the Hard WayJerk with a Heart of JerkWould Hurt a ChildMay–December Romanceand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for A Wolf at the Door, including Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Chekhov's Gun, Despair Event Horizon.