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Cold in July

2014·Movie
1h 49min·R
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic737.4Rotten Tomatoes84%67%
IMDb6.7Metacritic737.4Rotten Tomatoes84%67%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

How many men can one bullet kill?

While investigating noises in his house one balmy Texas night in 1989, Richard Dane puts a bullet in the brain of a low-life burglar. Although he’s hailed as a small-town hero, Dane soon finds himself fearing for his family’s safety when Freddy’s ex-con father rolls into town, hell-bent on revenge.
Crime ThrillerSmall Town Noir80s SettingMistaken IdentityEscalating ViolenceMoral AmbiguityRedemptionPsychological Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Jim Mickle, Zorinah Juan-Lieber, Randall Ehrmann
Written by:
Jim Mickle, Nick Damici, Joe R. Lansdale
Produced by:
Linda Moran, Emilie Georges, Stephen Vincent
Composed by:
Lewis Goldstein, Lewis Goldstein, Tom Ryan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Cold in July

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Where can I stream Cold in July legally?

fuboTVPhiloParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+AMC+The RokuKanopySundance Now

Cold in July is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+ with Showtime, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Plex. 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 Cold in July worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cold in July rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Cold in July?

1 h 49 min

Cold in July runs 1 h 49 min.

Is Cold in July based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cold in July?

Critics79
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Cold in July higher (79) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Cold in July in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cold in July?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cold in July in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cold in July use?

Snuff FilmDirty CopBunny-Ears LawyerEye ScreamEye ScreamDixie MafiaWhat Happened to the Mouse?Pet the DogGory Discretion ShotIronyPeriod PieceRiddle for the Agesand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Cold in July, including Snuff Film, Dirty Cop, Bunny-Ears Lawyer.