The Keeping Room

2014·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb6.0Metacritic585.6Rotten Tomatoes76%52%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Some things are worth fighting for.

In this radically reimagined American Western set towards the end of the Civil War, Southerner Augusta encounters two renegade, drunken soldiers who are on a mission of pillage and violence. After escaping an attempted assault, Augusta races back to the isolated farmhouse that she shares with her sister Louise and their female slave Mad. When the pair of soldiers track Augusta down intent on exacting revenge, the trio of women are forced to take up arms to fend off their assailants, finding ways to resourcefully defend their home––and themselves––as the escalating attacks become more unpredictable and relentless.
Post-Civil War DramaSurvival ThrillerFemale ProtagonistsHome InvasionPsychological TensionViolent ConfrontationHistorical SettingLimited CastBleak Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Daniel Barber, Andra Barbuica
Written by:
Julia Hart
Produced by:
Mary Vernieu, Jordan Horowitz, Patrick Newall
Composed by:
Glenn Freemantle, Brendan Nicholson, Martin Phipps

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Keeping Room

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Where can I stream The Keeping Room legally?

AMC+The RokuKanopyHooplaFandorPlexFawesomeXumo Play

The Keeping Room is included with a subscription to AMC+, Hoopla, and Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Keeping Room worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Keeping Room rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is The Keeping Room?

1 h 35 min

The Keeping Room runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Keeping Room?

Critics67
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Keeping Room higher (67) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Keeping Room in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Keeping Room?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Keeping Room in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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