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Goin' South

1978·Movie
1h 49min·PG
60
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

In 1868 Longhorn Texas, a convicted outlaw had two choices: get hung, or get married.

Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.
Western ComedyPost-Civil WarQuirky RomanceSituational HumorEccentric CharactersHistorical SettingPhysical ComedyRedemption Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Goin' South legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. 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 Goin' South worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Goin' South rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Goin' South?

1 h 49 min

Goin' South runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Goin' South?

Critics61
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Goin' South much the same way.

What language is Goin' South in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Goin' South?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Goin' South in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.