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The Horseman

2008·Movie
1h 36min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers you

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About

He has some questions.

A tender drama unfolds between a grieving father and a troubled teenage girl as they drive northbound along the quiet outback roads of Australia. What she doesn't know is that between stops, he is leaving behind a bloody trail of bodies in a revenge motivated killing spree.
Gritty Revenge ThrillerPsychological DramaAustralian Outback SettingGrief & TraumaVengeful Anti-HeroDisturbing ContentBleak & IntenseCharacter-DrivenRoad Trip FilmMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Horseman legally?

The Horseman is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Horseman worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Horseman rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is The Horseman?

1 h 36 min

The Horseman runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Horseman?

Critics57
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see The Horseman much the same way.

What language is The Horseman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Horseman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Horseman in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.