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The Living

2014·Movie
1h 29min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

After beating his wife in an alcohol-fueled rage, a man (Fran Kranz) tries to redeem himself, while his brother-in-law (Kenny Wormald) hires a hit man to kill him.
RedemptionCrimeGuiltHitmanViolenceBrotherhoodRevengeAlcoholism

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Living legally?

The Living 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 Kanopy, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Living worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Living rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Living?

1 h 29 min

The Living runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Living?

Critics43
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Living higher (62) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Living in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Living?

5AUCAINMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Living in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.