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Damsel

2018·Movie
1h 53min·R
IMDb5.5Metacritic634.9Rotten Tomatoes67%52%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe CWKanopy

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Damsel fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Romance5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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

About

Not all damsels need saving.

Oregon, a small town near the sea, around 1870. Henry, a grieving man who aspires to preach as a way to overcome his unfortunate past, reunites with eccentric pioneer Samuel Alabaster, who has hired him to officiate at his marriage to the precious Penelope. What Henry ignores is that both must embark on a dangerous journey through the inhospitable wilderness to meet her.
Dark Western ComedySatiricalEccentric CharactersMelancholyRevisionistDialogue-DrivenVisually StrikingSubversive

Crew

Directed by:
Nathan Zellner, David Zellner
Written by:
Nathan Zellner, David Zellner
Produced by:
Nathan Zellner, David Zellner, Robert Halmi Jr.
Composed by:
Ryan Price, Ryan Price, Jim Morgan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Damsel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Damsel legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeStarz

Damsel is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Damsel worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Damsel rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is Damsel?

1 h 53 min

Damsel runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Damsel?

Critics65
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Damsel higher (65) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Damsel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Damsel?

70ADALAOARATAUBABEBFBGBOBRBYBZ+56

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Damsel in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Damsel use?

Hellish PupilsDisproportionate RetributionThirsty DesertClothing DamageExcellent Judge of CharacterDefiant to the EndImportant HaircutFractured Fairy TaleMy God, What Have I Done?My God, What Have I Done?Exact WordsOnce More, with Clarityand 139 more

TV Tropes lists 151 storytelling tropes for Damsel, including Hellish Pupils, Disproportionate Retribution, Thirsty Desert.