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A Sense of Freedom

1985Movie1 h 25 min

CrimeDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A brutally violent, tense crime movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Story

They broke his body but not his spirit.

The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.

Feels like

  • Violent Criminal Biography
  • Scottish Gangland
  • True Crime
  • Gritty Realism
  • Redemption Narrative
  • Inner Turmoil
  • Social Critique
  • Prison Life

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
John Mackenzie
Written by
Peter McDougall, Jimmy Boyle
Produced by
Jeremy Isaacs
Music by
Rory Gallagher, Frankie Miller

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 18, 1985 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
October 18, 1985
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream A Sense of Freedom?"

Questions about A Sense of Freedom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Sense of Freedom?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is A Sense of Freedom worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching A Sense of Freedom?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.