5.9
Is The Word worth watching?
25
BadGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 20). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (20).
Summary
The film follows a single father, Tom Hawkins (Kevin O’Donnell) whose life is destroyed when his son is kidnapped and murdered.
Good for
- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.
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- Directed by
- Gregory W. Friedle
- Written by
- Steve Grimaldi
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Facts
July 22, 2013 · 1 h 44 min · NR
- Released
- July 22, 2013
- Runtime
- 1 h 44 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Original language
- English
Q&A
3 questions, like "Is The Word worth watching?"
Questions about The Word
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Will I feel good after watching The Word?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is The Word plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.