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In Country

1989·Movie
2h 0min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Samantha Hughes, a teenaged Kentucky girl, never knew her father, who died in Vietnam before her birth. Samantha lives with her uncle Emmett, who also served in Vietnam. Emmett hangs around with Tom, Earl, and Pete, three other Vietnam vets who, like Emmett, all have problems of one kind or another that relate to their war experiences. Samantha becomes obsessed with finding out about her father.
Vietnam War AftermathIntergenerational TraumaComing-of-AgeFamily DramaSmall Town AmericaMelancholyCharacter-DrivenHistorical DramaEmotional

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about In Country

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Where can I stream In Country legally?

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 In Country worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 68%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In Country rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is In Country?

2 h 0 min

In Country runs 2 h 0 min.

Is In Country based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on In Country?

Critics68
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate In Country higher (68) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was In Country a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.

What language is In Country in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch In Country?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In Country in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.