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The Dead Lands

2014·Movie
1h 48min·R
IMDb6.3Metacritic595.2Rotten Tomatoes68%57%

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The Dead Lands fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

War, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Hongi, a Maori chieftain’s teenage son, must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains led by Wirepa, Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden “Dead Lands” and forge an uneasy alliance with a mysterious warrior, a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.
Maori WarfareAction & RevengeTribal CultureMartial ArtsSurvivalMasculine HonorVisceral CombatNew Zealand History

Crew

Directed by:
Toa Fraser
Written by:
Glenn Standring
Produced by:
Nick Spicer, Liz Mullane, Norman Merry
Composed by:
Jack Stew, Peter Burgis, Glen Gathard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Dead Lands

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dead Lands legally?

fuboTVPhiloKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexMagnolia SelectsWarriors and Gangsters

The Dead Lands is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 Dead Lands worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dead Lands rated?

RViolence

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

How long is The Dead Lands?

1 h 48 min

The Dead Lands runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Dead Lands?

Critics64
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see The Dead Lands much the same way.

What language is The Dead Lands in?

Māori

It was made in Māori. Produced in New Zealand, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Dead Lands?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dead Lands in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dead Lands use?

Sixth Ranger TraitorWeird WestThe DreadedMentor ArchetypeDon't Go Into the WoodsThe Good KingColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceProud Warrior Race GuyNo Name GivenI'm a HumanitarianSpirit AdvisorTattoo as Character Typeand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Dead Lands, including Sixth Ranger Traitor, Weird West, The Dreaded.