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Galveston

2018Movie1 h 31 minNR

Thriller
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic575.6Rotten Tomatoes73%54%

A profoundly sad, relentlessly bleak thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Hell is real

After a violent encounter, Roy finds Rocky and sees something in her eyes that prompts a fateful decision. He takes her with him as he flees to Galveston, an action as ill-advised as it is inescapable.

Feels like

  • Gritty Neo-Noir
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Bleak & Intense
  • Redemption Story
  • Violent & Unflinching
  • Southern Gothic Atmosphere
  • Psychologically Charged
  • Raw Performances
  • Fate vs. Choice

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Mélanie Laurent
Written by
Nic Pizzolatto
Produced by
Tyler Davidson
Music by
Marc Chouarain, Eugenie Jacobson

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 2018 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
October 10, 2018
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Galveston?"

Questions about Galveston

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Galveston?

The RokuHooplaSundance NowXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Galveston streams on Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Galveston worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 57).

Will I feel good after watching Galveston?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Galveston plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.