5 Shells

2012·Movie
1h 28min
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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5 Shells fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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There is no home

After a financial apocalypse a young girl must protect her older sister as they wander a desert searching for a new home.
Post-ApocalypticSurvival DramaSisterhoodBleak FutureDystopianCharacter-DrivenPsychological TensionSocially ConsciousVisually Striking

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream 5 Shells legally?

5 Shells is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 5 Shells worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 5 Shells rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is 5 Shells?

1 h 28 min

5 Shells runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is 5 Shells in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch 5 Shells?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 5 Shells in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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