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Slow West

2015·Movie
1h 24min·R

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Slow West fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want fast pacing

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About

Wanted Dead or Dead

In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.
Atmospheric WesternMelancholy Coming-of-AgeVisually StrikingMorality & SurvivalOld West AestheticSlow-PacedCharacter-DrivenBleak RealismStylish Violence

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Slow West

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Slow West legally?

Slow West is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Slow West worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Slow West rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Slow West?

1 h 24 min

Slow West runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Slow West?

Critics82
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Slow West higher (82) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Slow West a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.

What language is Slow West in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Slow West?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Slow West in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Slow West use?

Wide-Eyed IdealistBoom, Headshot!Action GirlEven Evil Has StandardsBabies Ever AfterAlliterative NameOutlaw"Wanted!" PosterImproperly Placed FirearmsPimp DudsBittersweet EndingAct of True Loveand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Slow West, including Wide-Eyed Idealist, Boom, Headshot!, Action Girl.