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Man from Reno

2014·Movie
1h 51min·NR
IMDb6.6Metacritic696.1Rotten Tomatoes95%80%

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Man from Reno fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The greatest mystery she's ever written. And it could be her last…

A mystery outside of San Francisco brings together small-town sheriff Paul Del Moral, Japanese author Aki Akahori, and a traveler from Reno who soon disappears, leaving behind his suitcase and a trail of questions.
Neo-Noir MysteryCross-Cultural ThrillerAtmospheric WhodunitSlow-Burn Detective DramaSan Francisco MysteryIntriguing PuzzleQuiet MelancholyCharacter-Driven Noir

Crew

Directed by:
Dave Boyle, Christopher Hollstein
Written by:
Dave Boyle, Joel Clark, Michael Lerman
Produced by:
Emily Ting, Taro Goto, Nelson Cheng
Composed by:
Carlos Sanches, Micah Dahl Anderson, Keenan Jensen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Man from Reno

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Man from Reno legally?

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Man from Reno is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Man from Reno worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Man from Reno rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Man from Reno?

1 h 51 min

Man from Reno runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Man from Reno?

Critics82
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Man from Reno higher (82) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Man from Reno in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Man from Reno?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Man from Reno in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.