Quicksand

2003·Movie
1h 34min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic605.8Rotten Tomatoes––

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Quicksand fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Romance4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

He's running for his life and running out of time.

The workaholic head of the compliance section of a New York bank flies to Monaco to investigate unusual deposits from an offshore bank and meets a down-on-his-luck international film star who has become embroiled in criminal activities.
Crime ThrillerInternational IntrigueShowbiz ScandalFinancial CrimePsychological TensionMonaco SettingClass DisparityComplex PlotCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
John Mackenzie
Written by:
Timothy Prager, Timothy Prager, Desmond Lowden
Produced by:
Jane Jenkins, Janet Hirshenson, Jim Reeve
Composed by:
Anthony Marinelli

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Quicksand

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Where can I stream Quicksand legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Quicksand is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Quicksand worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Quicksand rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Quicksand?

1 h 34 min

Quicksand runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Quicksand?

Critics60
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Quicksand much the same way.

What language is Quicksand in?

EnglishFrenchRussian

It was made in English, with some French, Russian. Produced in France, United Kingdom, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Quicksand?

32ARATBOBZCACHCLCOCRDEDOECGIGT+18

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Quicksand in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Quicksand use?

Make Sure He's DeadSo Much for StealthPretty in MinkStealing from the TillMy Car Hates MeCoincidental BroadcastRun for the BorderWould Hit a GirlLetting the Air out of the BandOne-Word TitlePercussive MaintenanceCrime After Crimeand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Quicksand, including Make Sure He's Dead, So Much for Stealth, Pretty in Mink.

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