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Capone

2020·Movie
1h 43min·R

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The mind, history, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

We all pay for our crimes in the end.

The 47-year old Al Capone, after 10 years in prison, starts suffering from dementia and comes to be haunted by his violent past.
Dementia DramaGangster FilmHaunted PastPsychological DeclineHistorical SettingBleak ToneCharacter StudyIntense Performances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Capone

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Where can I stream Capone legally?

Capone is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. 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 Capone worth watching?

43
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Capone rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Capone?

1 h 43 min

Capone runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Capone based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Capone?

Critics43
Audiences41

Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 41 out of 100, so both groups see Capone much the same way.

Was Capone a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$858,281

No. It cost about $21 million to make and earned $858,281 worldwide, 4% of its budget.

What language is Capone in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Capone?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Capone in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Capone use?

DeconstructionBookendsEye ScreamSpiteful SpitOrcus on His ThroneHow the Mighty Have FallenMononymous Biopic TitleThe StarscreamMorally Ambiguous DoctorateGratuitous ItalianShout-OutScatterbrained Seniorand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Capone, including Deconstruction, Bookends, Eye Scream.