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The Narrows

2008Movie1 h 47 min

CrimeDrama
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes27%46%
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes27%46%

Summary

A 19 year old Brooklyn boy who is torn between two worlds when his photography portfolio wins him a partial scholarship to NYU. He must figure out how to balance his Italian neighborhood roots with the expansive, sophisticated world on the other side of the East River. Based on Tim McLoughlin's novel "Heart of the Old Country".

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
François Velle
Written by
Tim McLoughlin, Tatiana Blackington

Everyone

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Facts

September 8, 2008 · 1 h 47 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 8, 2008
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Narrows?

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In the United States, The Narrows is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Narrows worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is The Narrows plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.