Solomon Kane

2009·Movie
1h 44min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic756.6Rotten Tomatoes70%49%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Fantasy, faith and meaning, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Fight evil... With evil.

A nomadic 16th century warrior, condemned to hell for his brutal past, seeks redemption by renouncing violence, but finds some things are worth burning for as he fights to free a young Puritan woman from the grip of evil.
Dark FantasySwashbuckling AdventureGothic ActionReligious ThemesRedemption ArcVengeful HeroSupernatural Horror ElementsBrutal CombatPeriod SettingSword and Sorcery

Crew

Directed by:
M.J. Bassett, Kazi Kopecká
Written by:
M.J. Bassett, Robert E. Howard
Produced by:
Samuel Hadida, John Hubbard, Abigail Barbier
Composed by:
Martin Jensen, Stefan Henrix, Paul Hamblin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Solomon Kane

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Solomon Kane legally?

fuboTVPeacockPhiloThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexFawesome

Solomon Kane is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Solomon Kane worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Solomon Kane rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Solomon Kane?

1 h 44 min

Solomon Kane runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Solomon Kane?

Critics73
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Solomon Kane higher (73) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Solomon Kane a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$20 million

No. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 44% of its budget.

What language is Solomon Kane in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in Czechia, France, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Solomon Kane?

42ADARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRCZDE+28

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Solomon Kane in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Solomon Kane use?

Name of CainDeal with the DevilA Wizard Did ItEvil Feels GoodMan on FireHigh-Dive EscapeBlood KnightThe MusketeerPunctuated PoundingKnight ErrantRedemption Earns LifeFlash Backand 84 more

TV Tropes lists 96 storytelling tropes for Solomon Kane, including Name of Cain, Deal with the Devil, A Wizard Did It.

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