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Barracuda

2017·Movie
1h 40min
73
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Sisters. Strangers.

Sinaloa hitchhikes into Texas to meet Merle, her half-sister by way of their dead country musician father. As the two get to know each other, Sinaloa's chaotic influence starts to unravel Merle's quiet, comfortable life. While the family music legacy brought Sinaloa to Austin, she won't leave without taking revenge against the people who stole her daddy away years ago.
Southern GothicPsychological ThrillerFamily SecretsRevenge StoryTexas SettingDark DramaUnstable CharactersAtmospheric

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Barracuda worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Barracuda rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Barracuda?

1 h 40 min

Barracuda runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Barracuda?

Critics85
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Barracuda higher (85) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Barracuda in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Poland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Barracuda?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Barracuda in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Barracuda use?

Fiendish FishLeave No WitnessesGenre Shift

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for Barracuda, including Fiendish Fish, Leave No Witnesses, Genre Shift.