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Don't Come Knocking

2005·Movie
2h 3min·R

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Don't Come Knocking fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Howard Spence has seen better days. Once a big Western movie star, he now drowns his disgust for his selfish and failed life with alcohol, drugs and young women. If he were to die now, nobody would shed a tear over him, that's the sad truth. Until one day Howard learns that he might have a child somewhere out there...
Character-Driven DramaShowbiz DisillusionmentRoad to RedemptionMelancholy ReflectionDysfunctional FamilyMid-Life CrisisAtmosphericEmotional Complexity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Don't Come Knocking legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Don't Come Knocking worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Don't Come Knocking rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Don't Come Knocking?

2 h 3 min

Don't Come Knocking runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Don't Come Knocking?

Critics48
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Don't Come Knocking higher (63) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Don't Come Knocking a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.

What language is Don't Come Knocking in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Don't Come Knocking?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Don't Come Knocking in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.