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Macon County Line

1974·Movie
1h 29min·R
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

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They're on the bad side of the wrong man.

A vengeful Southern sheriff is out for blood after his wife is brutally killed by a pair of drifters. Low-budget film set in Georgia in 1953 and at the time of release, purported to be based on a true story.
Violent Revenge ThrillerSmall-Town CrimeSouthern Gothic1950s SettingVigilante JusticePsychological TensionBased on True Story(?)Low Budget Exploitation

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Is Macon County Line worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Macon County Line rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Macon County Line?

1 h 29 min

Macon County Line runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Macon County Line?

Critics56
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Macon County Line much the same way.

Was Macon County Line a box office hit?

Budget$225,000
Box office$18 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $225,000 to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 80.0 times its budget.

What language is Macon County Line in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Macon County Line?

2CAUS

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