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Run the Wild Fields

2000·Movie
1h 41min
67
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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A gentle, pacifist drifter faces a town's patriotic wrath on the World War II era home front in this original drama. Ten-year-old Pug and her lonely mother Ruby have their lives shaken by a conscientious objector named Tom who brings their loneliness to an end but also stirs up bitter feelings among their neighbors.
World War II HomefrontPacifist DramaRural LifeFamily BondingSocial OstracizationCompassionate StoryPeriod PieceCharacter-DrivenUnderstated Emotion

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Run the Wild Fields legally?

Run the Wild Fields is included with a subscription to Cineverse in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Run the Wild Fields worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Run the Wild Fields?

1 h 41 min

Run the Wild Fields runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Run the Wild Fields in?

English

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