Lamb

2015·Movie
1h 33min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Innocence walks a fine line.

Lamb, based on the novel by Bonnie Nadzam, traces the self-discovery of David Lamb in the weeks following the disintegration of his marriage and the death of his father. Hoping to regain some faith in his own goodness, he turns his attention to Tommie, an awkward and unpopular eleven-year-old girl. Lamb is convinced that he can help her avoid a destiny of apathy and emptiness, and takes Tommie for a road trip from Chicago to the Rockies, planning to initiate her into the beauty of the mountain wilderness. The journey shakes them in ways neither expects.
Indie DramaCharacter-DrivenPsychological ExplorationComing-of-Age ThemesMoral AmbiguitySlow-PacedMelancholy ToneSubtle Social CommentaryContemplative Mood

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lamb

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Where can I stream Lamb legally?

Lamb is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Lamb worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lamb rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Lamb?

1 h 33 min

Lamb runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lamb?

Critics76
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Lamb higher (76) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lamb in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lamb?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lamb in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lamb use?

Downer EndingWould Hurt a ChildA Dog Named "Dog"Ambiguous SituationGory Discretion ShotHappily AdoptedTomato in the MirrorSerious BusinessBoom, Headshot!Missing ChildHeel–Face TurnPut on a Busand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Lamb, including Downer Ending, Would Hurt a Child, A Dog Named "Dog".

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