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The New Daughter

2009·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Coming of Age6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

How Far Will A Father Go To Protect The Ones He Loves?

John James is a writer; his wife has left him. He moves with his two middle-school children to an isolated house off a dirt road in South Carolina. The property has an Indian burial mound, which fascinates his daughter, Louisa, who's entering puberty.
Supernatural HorrorFamily in PerilIndian Burial MoundSlow-Burn MysteryPsychological TensionComing-of-AgeBleak AtmosphereIsolation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The New Daughter

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Where can I stream The New Daughter legally?

The New Daughter is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The New Daughter worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The New Daughter rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The New Daughter?

1 h 48 min

The New Daughter runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The New Daughter?

Critics40
Audiences45

Yes. Critics average 40 and audiences 45 out of 100, so both groups see The New Daughter much the same way.

What language is The New Daughter in?

EnglishPolish

It was made in English, with some Polish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The New Daughter?

44ARATAUBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCRCZDK+30

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The New Daughter in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The New Daughter use?

Vomit Indiscretion ShotSpiders Are ScaryAdaptation Species ChangeBlatant LiesOffing the OffspringAdaptational Alternate EndingAffectionate NicknameSound-Only DeathIronic EchoHe Was Right There All AlongRoom Full of CrazyPlatonic Declaration of Loveand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The New Daughter, including Vomit Indiscretion Shot, Spiders Are Scary, Adaptation Species Change.