The Bunker

2014·Movie
1h 30min
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb2.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes80%34%

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The Bunker fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

War, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

A fictional war-torn valor story of heroism, set in the uncharted lands of "The Ho Bo Woods" in southern Vietnam in 1965. Following a bogus ghost hunt for a missing Special Forces unit led by a man they call Ranger, Private Johannes Schenke (Han) attempts to save an alleged nVa (North Vietnamese Army) operative, along with his comrades who have been captured by Ranger and his renegade Special Forces squad while operating out of an abandoned nVa bunker.
Vietnam WarPsychological ThrillerClaustrophobic SettingMoral AmbiguityGritty RealismIntense AtmosphereCharacter StudyExploration of TraumaWar is Hell

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Black
Written by:
Joe Black
Produced by:
Robert Bozek, Joe Black
Composed by:
John Centrone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Bunker

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Where can I stream The Bunker legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeFlixFlingPlexFilmzieAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 2.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bunker rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Bunker?

1 h 30 min

The Bunker runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bunker?

Critics80
Audiences30

Not quite. Critics rate The Bunker higher (80) than audiences (30). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Bunker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bunker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bunker in 116 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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