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Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974

2009·Movie
1h 46min
84
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

An epic tale of murder, corruption and obsession.

Yorkshire, 1974. Fear, mistrust and institutionalised police corruption are running riot. Rookie journalist Eddie Dunford is determined to search for the truth in an increasingly complex maze of lies and deceit surrounding the police investigation into a series of child abductions. When young Clare Kemplay goes missing, Eddie and his colleague, Barry, persuade their editor to let them investigate links with two similar abductions that draw them into a deadly world of secrecy, intimidation, shocking revelations and police brutality.
Gritty Crime DramaPolice CorruptionInvestigative ThrillerBleak & CynicalDark & Atmospheric1970s YorkshireMoral DecaySlow Burn

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Where can I stream Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 legally?

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. 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 Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?

1 h 46 min

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?

Critics100
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 higher (100) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?

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