Coonskin

1975·Movie
1h 22min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–79%

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyFandorCineverseMidnight Pulp

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Coonskin fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor9
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Crime, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

This is it Folks!

A multi-layered satire of race relations in America. Live-action sequences of a prison break bracket the animated tale of Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox, who rise to the top of the crime ranks in Harlem by going up against a con-man, a racist cop, and the Mafia.
Gritty Animated SatireBlaxploitation ParodyUrban Crime StoryControversialRaw Social CommentaryDistinct Visual StyleDark HumorAdult AnimationConfrontationalUnderground Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Ralph Bakshi, James roden
Written by:
Ralph Bakshi, Ralph Bakshi, Joel Chandler Harris
Produced by:
Albert S. Ruddy
Composed by:
Scatman Crothers, Chico Hamilton, James Nelson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Coonskin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Coonskin legally?

PhiloKanopyFandorCineverseMidnight Pulp

Coonskin is included with a subscription to Philo, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Coonskin worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Coonskin rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual contentNudityDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Coonskin?

1 h 22 min

Coonskin runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Coonskin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Coonskin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Coonskin in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Coonskin use?

Advertised ExtraFraming DeviceWhite Dude, Black DudeWhere da White Women At?Preacher ManBlackfaceMy Country 'Tis of Thee That I StingMale Frontal NudityThe Ugly Guy's Hot DaughterThe MafiaDepraved HomosexualBottomless Magazinesand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for Coonskin, including Advertised Extra, Framing Device, White Dude, Black Dude.

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