GoodWatchSign in

Killing Ground

2017·Movie
1h 28min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

Killing Ground fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Scare8

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

A remote campsite. An abandoned tent. A romantic getaway to die for.

A couple's camping trip turns into a frightening ordeal when they stumble across the scene of a horrific crime.
Home InvasionViolent CrimePsychological ThrillerAustralian SettingBleak AtmosphereDisturbing RealismTense and UnsettlingMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Killing Ground

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Killing Ground legally?

Killing Ground is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Killing Ground worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Killing Ground rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Killing Ground?

1 h 28 min

Killing Ground runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Killing Ground?

Critics66
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Killing Ground higher (66) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Killing Ground in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Killing Ground?

19ATAUBRCACHDEDKESFIGBGGIEJPKR+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Killing Ground in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Killing Ground use?

Bittersweet EndingBound and GaggedChekhov's GunChekhov's SkillDamsel in DistressDeadly Road TripThe DeterminatorRight-Hand Attack DogHoist by His Own PetardWham LineMama BearHe-Man Woman Haterand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Killing Ground, including Bittersweet Ending, Bound and Gagged, Chekhov's Gun.