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Black '47

2018Movie1 h 40 minR

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic656.8Rotten Tomatoes78%78%

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about history and class and money.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

In Ireland’s darkest hour vengeance shines a light

In 1847, when Ireland is in the grip of the Great Famine that has ravaged the country for two long years, Feeney, a hardened Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, returns home to reunite with his estranged family, only to discover the cruelest reality, a black land where death reigns.

Feels like

  • Irish Famine Drama
  • Historical Tragedy
  • Social Injustice
  • Revenge Thriller
  • Bleak and Violent
  • Class Struggle
  • Political Commentary
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Lance Daly
Written by
Lance Daly, Pierce Ryan, Eugene O’Brien
Produced by
Arcadiy Golubovich, Macdara Kelleher, Tim O'Hair
Music by
Brian Byrne

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Facts

September 5, 2018 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
September 5, 2018
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Irish
Made in
Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg
Available in
38 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Black '47?"

Questions about Black '47

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Where can I stream Black '47?

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyAcorn TVSundance NowAcornTVIFC Films Unlimited

In the United States, Black '47 streams on Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now, and AcornTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Black '47 worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 65).

Will I feel good after watching Black '47?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.