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A Patch of Fog

2015Movie1 h 30 min

75

GreatGoodWatch score

75

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A university teacher gets caught shoplifting by a security guard, who won’t let him go. He becomes his new best friend and says ‘I won’t call the cops if you come and have a pint with me’. From there a twisted romance of sorts unfolds.

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Friends night
Thought-provoking
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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by: Michael Lennox
Written by: Michael McCartney, John Cairns

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Facts

September 11, 2015 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released: September 11, 2015
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Thriller
Original language: English
Available in: 5 countries

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Questions about A Patch of Fog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Patch of Fog?

In the United States, A Patch of Fog is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is A Patch of Fog worth watching?

75

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Will I feel good after watching A Patch of Fog?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is A Patch of Fog plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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