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Prime Cut

1972·Movie
1h 28min·R

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Any way they slice it, it’s going to be murder

A group of ruthless Chicago mob enforcers are sent to Kansas City to settle things with the owner of a slaughterhouse who has taken money that is not his to keep.
Violent Crime Thriller1970s MobKansas City SettingSlaughterhouseRuthless EnforcersGritty and IntenseHistorical Crime DramaClass Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Prime Cut

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Where can I stream Prime Cut legally?

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Is Prime Cut worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prime Cut rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Prime Cut?

1 h 28 min

Prime Cut runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Prime Cut?

Critics71
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Prime Cut much the same way.

What language is Prime Cut in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Prime Cut?

4BRCZESKR

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Prime Cut in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Prime Cut use?

Rural GangstersThe Irish MobOrphan's OrdealInnocent Fanservice GirlAs You KnowVehicular AssaultOld SoldierThe Dog Bites BackFrom Camouflage to CriminalThe PatriarchParental SubstituteFed to Pigsand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Prime Cut, including Rural Gangsters, The Irish Mob, Orphan's Ordeal.