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Sweet Virginia

2017Movie1 h 34 minR

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A bleak, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A former rodeo star, now a motel manager, meets a young man who is responsible for the violence that suddenly has seized his small town.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Thriller
  • Small Town Violence
  • Psychological Drama
  • Former Rodeo Star
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Intense Character Study
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Crime and Consequences
  • Tension and Suspense

Cast

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Directed by
Jamie M. Dagg

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Facts

November 17, 2017 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
November 17, 2017
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Box office
$10,456
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Sweet Virginia?"

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sweet Virginia?

In the United States, Sweet Virginia streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, AMC+, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, and it is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Plex, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Sweet Virginia worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Will I feel good after watching Sweet Virginia?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.