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Bloody Mama

1970·Movie
1h 30min·R
39
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Crime, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition5

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About

You gotta' believe... You gotta' have faith... But first, you gotta' get rid of the witnesses!

Sexually abused as a young girl, Kate "Ma" Barker grows into a violent and powerful woman by the 1930s. She lovingly dominates her grown sons and grooms them into a pack of tough crooks. The boys include the cruel Herman, who still shares a bed with Ma; Fred, an ex-con who fell in love with a fellow prisoner; and Lloyd, who gets high on whatever's handy. Together they form a deadly, bizarre family of Depression-era bandits.
Violent Crime FamilyDepression-EraExploitationDysfunctionalGrittyPsychologicalEccentric CharactersBased on a True Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Bloody Mama worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bloody Mama rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Bloody Mama?

1 h 30 min

Bloody Mama runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Bloody Mama based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bloody Mama?

Critics41
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Bloody Mama higher (49) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Bloody Mama in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bloody Mama?

6AUBRCAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bloody Mama in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bloody Mama use?

Addled AddictBitch SlapChained to a BedCharacter NarratorCry into ChestDefeat by ModestyEt Tu, Brute?Spiteful SpitDies Wide OpenFreeze-Frame EndingHates Being NicknamedThis Is a Work of Fictionand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Bloody Mama, including Addled Addict, Bitch Slap, Chained to a Bed.