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The Revenant

2015Movie2 h 37 minR

DramaWestern
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic768.0Rotten Tomatoes78%84%

An awe-inspiring, tense western movie about history and a real life story, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Blood lost. Life found.

In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.

Feels like

  • Visceral Survival Epic
  • Nature as Antagonist
  • Cinematic Visual Mastery
  • Gritty Historical Realism
  • Minimalist Narrative
  • Raw Physical Endurance
  • Atmospheric Sound Design
  • Relentless Vengeance
  • Harsh Wilderness Setting

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Written by
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Mark L. Smith, Michael Punke
Produced by
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan, Steve Golin
Music by
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Alva Noto

Everyone

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Facts

December 25, 2015 · 2 h 37 min · R

Released
December 25, 2015
Runtime
2 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Western, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Canada, Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan, United States
Budget
$135 million
Box office
$533 million
Available in
132 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Hunter Trapper, Flaying Alive, Savage South +9

  • Hunter Trapper
  • Flaying Alive
  • Savage South
  • Alone with the Psycho
  • French Jerk
  • Sex Slave
  • Rated M for Manly
  • Red Right Hand
  • No Name Given
  • Determinator
  • Stress Vomit
  • Silence Is Golden

12 of 173 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Revenant?"

Questions about The Revenant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Revenant?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Revenant streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Revenant worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 76).

Will I feel good after watching The Revenant?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Was The Revenant a box office hit?

Budget$135 million
Box office$533 million

Yes: it cost about $135 million to make and earned $533 million worldwide, 3.9 times its budget.

What tropes does The Revenant use?

Hunter TrapperFlaying AliveSavage SouthAlone with the PsychoFrench JerkSex SlaveRated M for ManlyRed Right HandNo Name GivenDeterminatorStress VomitSilence Is Goldenand 161 more

TV Tropes lists 173 tropes for it, including Hunter Trapper, Flaying Alive, and Savage South.