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Bone Tomahawk

2015·Movie
2h 13min·NR

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Scare8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Death comes for all men.

During a shootout in a saloon, Sheriff Hunt injures a suspicious stranger. The doctor's assistant, wife of the local foreman, tends to him in prison. That night, the town is attacked and they both disappear—only the arrow of a cannibal tribe is found. Hunt and a few of his men go in search of the prisoner and the foreman's wife.
Brutal Western HorrorSurvival ThrillerVisceral GoreRelentless TensionBleak Frontier StorySlow Burn NarrativeCannibalism & SavageryCharacter-Driven QuestGritty RealismUnflinching Violence

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bone Tomahawk legally?

Bone Tomahawk is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi 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 Bone Tomahawk worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bone Tomahawk rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Bone Tomahawk?

2 h 13 min

Bone Tomahawk runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bone Tomahawk?

Critics82
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Bone Tomahawk higher (82) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Bone Tomahawk a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$475,846

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $475,846 worldwide, 26% of its budget.

What language is Bone Tomahawk in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Bone Tomahawk?

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

What tropes does Bone Tomahawk use?

Christianity Is CatholicPunch-Clock VillainSwiss-Army WeaponAgony of the FeetBolivian Army EndingAmbiguous SituationDeveloping Doomed CharactersAlways Chaotic EvilBittersweet EndingHidden DepthsFor the EvulzOne Last Smokeand 125 more

TV Tropes lists 137 storytelling tropes for Bone Tomahawk, including Christianity Is Catholic, Punch-Clock Villain, Swiss-Army Weapon.