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The Donner Party

2009Movie1 h 35 min

41
WeakGoodWatch score
41
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Based on the real events of The Donner Party tragedy. The Donner Party was a group of California-bound American settlers caught up in the western expansion of the 1840s.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

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Directed by
Terrence Martin
Written by
Terrence Martin

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Facts

October 23, 2009 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
October 23, 2009
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Western
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Donner Party?"

Questions about The Donner Party

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Where can I stream The Donner Party?

In the United States, The Donner Party streams on History Vault. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Donner Party worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 4.9).

Will I feel good after watching The Donner Party?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Donner Party plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.