Mammoth

2009·Movie
2h 5min·NR
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Mammoth fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

What keeps you together when you're worlds apart?

When Leo travels to Thailand on business, he unwittingly sets off a chain of events that will have dramatic consequences for everyone.
Cross-Cultural DramaEconomic DisparityExpatriate ExperienceFamily SeparationPersonal TransformationGlobal InterconnectednessEmotional ComplexitySlow-PacedPhilosophical Themes

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mammoth

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Where can I stream Mammoth legally?

Mammoth is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mammoth worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mammoth rated?

NRSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Mammoth?

2 h 5 min

Mammoth runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mammoth?

Critics80
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate Mammoth higher (80) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Mammoth a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.

What language is Mammoth in?

EnglishGermanFilipinoThai

It was made in English, with some German, Filipino, Thai. Produced in Denmark, Germany, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Mammoth?

17ATAUBEBRCACHDEDKFIFRGBIEISNL+3

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mammoth in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mammoth use?

Crapsack WorldInternalized CategorismDowner EndingWhite Male LeadHopeless SuitorBittersweet EndingMighty WhiteyNeed a Hand, or a Handjob?Unproblematic ProstitutionMighty Whitey and Mellow YellowCondescending CompassionPoor Communication Killsand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Mammoth, including Crapsack World, Internalized Categorism, Downer Ending.

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