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Take Me to the River

2014·Movie
1h 35min

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and nostalgic

  • Wholesome8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Show business, history, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Take Me to the River is a film about the soul of American music. The film follows the recording of a new album featuring legends from Stax records and Memphis mentoring and passing on their musical magic to stars and artists of today.
Memphis Soul MusicStax RecordsMusical MentorshipIntergenerational CollaborationDocumentary StyleAmerican Music HistorySoulful & UpliftingRhythmic ImmersionLive Performance

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Take Me to the River legally?

Take Me to the River is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Take Me to the River worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Take Me to the River?

1 h 35 min

Take Me to the River runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Take Me to the River based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Take Me to the River?

Critics65
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Take Me to the River higher (65) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Take Me to the River in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Take Me to the River?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Take Me to the River in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.