5.7
Is Black Cloud worth watching?
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WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (29).
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Summary
Black Cloud, is an inspirational story about a young Navajo, Native American boxer, who overcomes personal challenges as he comes to terms with his heritage, while fighting his way for a spot on the US Olympic boxing team.
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- Date night
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- Friends night
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- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares or laughs.
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- Directed by
- Ricky Schroder
- Written by
- Ricky Schroder
- Music by
- John E. Nordstrom, Chad Fischer
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Facts
January 1, 2004 · 1 h 37 min · Drama
- Released
- January 1, 2004
- Runtime
- 1 h 37 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Tropes
After-Action Patch-Up, The Alcoholic, Game Face +9
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Black Cloud worth watching?"
Questions about Black Cloud
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Black Cloud okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will I feel good after watching Black Cloud?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.
Is Black Cloud plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Black Cloud use?
After-Action Patch-UpThe AlcoholicGame FaceRape as DramaBerserk ButtonWhite Man's BurdenNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownEven Evil Has StandardsBadass BoastHow Much More Can He Take?Scary Black ManNice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 18 more
TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including After-Action Patch-Up, The Alcoholic, and Game Face.