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Fort Buchanan

2014·Movie
1h 8min·NR
56
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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle2
  • Fast Pace1

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Family, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6

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About

Four seasons to tell the fluctuating moods and mores of a small community that shares its daily chores and life experiences in the military base of Fort Buchanan. In this imagined (perhaps dreamed?) location, peculiar habits respond to the needs of a peculiar environment. Roger, a fragile gay man, and his female companions, trying to cope with the absence of their husbands, go through their own brand of challenges for survival, with their own form of outdoor camaraderie, thought-occupying chat and DIY activities. Roger has a tough daughter who runs him ragged, but he has buddies willing to help: Justine, Denise, Pamela and Claudia-Joy.
Observational DramaQueer CinemaEnsemble Character StudyMilitary Family LifeSocial AlienationPoignant & IntrospectiveStylized RealismEmotional ResilienceFound Family

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Where can I stream Fort Buchanan legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fort Buchanan worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fort Buchanan rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Fort Buchanan?

1 h 8 min

Fort Buchanan runs 1 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fort Buchanan?

Critics79
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Fort Buchanan higher (79) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Fort Buchanan in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Tunisia, France.

In how many countries can I watch Fort Buchanan?

3CAFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fort Buchanan in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.