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Black Tide

2018·Movie
1h 49min
71
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

When a teenager suddenly disappears without a trace, the case is assigned to an alcoholic police officer who maintains a complicated relationship with his own troubled teenage son, suspected of drug trafficking.
Crime DramaPsychological ThrillerNoirMissing Person InvestigationTroubled TeenAlcoholic DetectiveBleak AtmosphereMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Black Tide

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Tide legally?

Black Tide 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 Hoopla and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Black Tide worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Tide rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Black Tide?

1 h 49 min

Black Tide runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Tide?

Critics85
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Black Tide higher (85) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Black Tide in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Belgium, France.

In how many countries can I watch Black Tide?

37ADARBEBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCRDOEC+23

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Tide in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.