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The Dying Gaul

2005·Movie
1h 35min

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

"Woe to him who seeks to please rather than appall."

A grief-stricken screenwriter unknowingly enters a three-way relationship with a woman and her film executive husband - to chilling results.
Psychological DramaShowbizComplex RelationshipsSlow-BurnCharacter-DrivenIntriguingMelancholyContemporarySubtle Tension

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Dying Gaul

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Where can I stream The Dying Gaul legally?

The Dying Gaul is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dying Gaul worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dying Gaul rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is The Dying Gaul?

1 h 35 min

The Dying Gaul runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Dying Gaul?

Critics57
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see The Dying Gaul much the same way.

What language is The Dying Gaul in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dying Gaul?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dying Gaul in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.