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The Postcard Killings

2020·Movie
1h 41min·NC-17
39
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

After suffering a personal tragedy, and desperate for justice, Jacob Kanon, a veteran New York City police detective, embarks on the search for a twisted killer who is leaving a bloody trail of elaborate murders across Europe.
European Crime ThrillerSerial Killer InvestigationVeteran DetectiveInternational ConspiracyDark and GrittyPsychological TensionViolent CrimesBleak Atmosphere

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Where can I stream The Postcard Killings legally?

The Postcard Killings is included with a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, 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 The Postcard Killings worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 29). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Postcard Killings rated?

NC-17ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NC-17 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Postcard Killings?

1 h 41 min

The Postcard Killings runs 1 h 41 min.

Is The Postcard Killings based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Postcard Killings?

Critics26
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate The Postcard Killings higher (49) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Postcard Killings in?

EnglishDutchFinnishGermanRussianSwedish

It was made in English, with some Dutch, Finnish, German, Russian, Swedish. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Postcard Killings?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Postcard Killings in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.