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Cutter's Way

1981·Movie
1h 49min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic707.3Rotten Tomatoes92%69%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopy

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Cutter's Way fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Cutter does everything his way. Fighting. Loving. Working. Tracking down a killer.

Alex Cutter is a boozy, belligerent and deeply cynical Vietnam veteran whose encounter with a landmine during the war has left him minus an eye, a leg and an arm. When his drifter playboy friend Richard Bone is falsely accused of murder, Cutter sets out for revenge in his own inimitable style.
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Crew

Directed by:
Ivan Passer, Larry Franco, Jeffrey Chernov
Written by:
Jeffrey Alan Fiskin, Newton Thornburg
Produced by:
Larry Franco, Barrie M. Osborne, Barrie M. Osborne
Composed by:
Petur Hliddal, Jack Nitzsche, Robert L. Harman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Cutter's Way

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Where can I stream Cutter's Way legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

Cutter's Way is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home 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 Cutter's Way worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cutter's Way rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Cutter's Way?

1 h 49 min

Cutter's Way runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cutter's Way?

Critics81
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Cutter's Way higher (81) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Cutter's Way in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cutter's Way?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cutter's Way in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cutter's Way use?

Adaptation DistillationThe AlcoholicStorming the CastleAll Love Is UnrequitedShell-Shocked VeteranWhat Happened to the Mouse?Film NoirAmbiguous Situation

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Cutter's Way, including Adaptation Distillation, The Alcoholic, Storming the Castle.