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Track 29

1988·Movie
1h 26min·R
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes63%42%

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Track 29 fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Scare5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor5

World

The mind, family, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Was he her dream or obsession? Was she his mother or his lover?

Years after a desperate teenage Linda gives up her baby for adoption, she finds herself face-to-face with Martin, a young man claiming to be her long-lost son. Linda embraces Martin and in him finds a welcome reprieve from her unhappy marriage to the neglectful Henry. But soon Martin grows violent and becomes obsessed with Henry -- a philandering man whose only offspring is an expansive model train set that devours his waking hours.
Psychological ThrillerSurreal & DisturbingDysfunctional FamilyUnsettling AtmosphereDarkly HumorousUnconventional NarrativeEccentric CharactersCharacter-DrivenSuburban Nightmare

Crew

Directed by:
Nicolas Roeg
Written by:
Dennis Potter
Produced by:
George Harrison, Rick McCallum, Joseph D'Agosta
Composed by:
Stanley Myers

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Track 29

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Track 29 worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Track 29 rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Track 29?

1 h 26 min

Track 29 runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Track 29?

Critics63
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate Track 29 higher (63) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Track 29 a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$429,028

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $429,028 worldwide, 9% of its budget.

What language is Track 29 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Track 29?

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