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The Legend of Ben Hall

2016Movie2 h 19 min

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

A melancholic, bleak western movie about history and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Legends never die

Ben Hall is drawn back into bushranging by the reappearance of his old friend John Gilbert. Reforming the gang, they soon become the most wanted men in Australian history.

Feels like

  • Historical Western Drama
  • Australian Bushranger Legend
  • Gritty Realism
  • Tragic Melancholy
  • Slow-Burn Crime
  • Biographical True Story
  • Scenic Australian Landscape
  • Outlaw Morality

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Directed by
Matthew Holmes
Written by
Matthew Holmes

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Facts

December 1, 2016 · 2 h 19 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 1, 2016
Runtime
2 h 19 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

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Questions about The Legend of Ben Hall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legend of Ben Hall?

In the United States, The Legend of Ben Hall streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, DistroTV, Mometu, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Legend of Ben Hall worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (50).

Will I feel good after watching The Legend of Ben Hall?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Legend of Ben Hall plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.