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Bloody Sunday

2002·Movie
1h 47min·R
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The dramatised story of the Irish civil rights protest march on January 30 1972 which ended in a massacre by British troops.
Historical DocudramaPolitical ThrillerIntense & HarrowingConflict & ProtestSocial RealismViolent & TragicImmersive JournalismHuman RightsBritish-Irish HistoryBleak Outcome

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bloody Sunday

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Where can I stream Bloody Sunday legally?

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Is Bloody Sunday worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bloody Sunday rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Bloody Sunday?

1 h 47 min

Bloody Sunday runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Bloody Sunday based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bloody Sunday?

Critics91
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Bloody Sunday higher (91) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bloody Sunday in?

EnglishIrish

It was made in English, with some Irish. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Bloody Sunday?

6AUDKNLNZPLSE

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bloody Sunday in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.