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Hostiles

2017·Movie
2h 14min·R

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back to his Montana reservation.
Gritty WesternHistorical DramaRedemption ArcBleak & SomberCharacter-DrivenAnti-War ThemesStunning CinematographyPsychological JourneyPrejudice & Reconciliation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hostiles

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Where can I stream Hostiles legally?

Hostiles is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. 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 Hostiles worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hostiles rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Hostiles?

2 h 14 min

Hostiles runs 2 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hostiles?

Critics68
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Hostiles much the same way.

Was Hostiles a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$37 million

No. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.

What language is Hostiles in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hostiles?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hostiles in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hostiles use?

Improbable Infant SurvivalCrapsack WorldDiabolus ex MachinaEscort MissionNice GirlSanity SlippageMirror CharacterWe Hardly Knew YeForeshadowingWounded Gazelle GambitFire-Forged FriendsDowner Beginningand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Hostiles, including Improbable Infant Survival, Crapsack World, Diabolus ex Machina.