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Pelican Blood

2020Movie2 h 1 min

DramaThriller
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes74%–

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Wiebke, a professional horse trainer, faces a unique challenge when she adopts Raya, a five-year-old girl, who is prone to violent outbursts because of her traumatic past.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Trauma and Attachment
  • Unconventional Motherhood
  • Visceral Violence
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Realistic Horror
  • Character Study
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Parental Burnout
  • Social Commentary on Adoption

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Katrin Gebbe
Written by
Katrin Gebbe
Produced by
Mila Voinikova, Verena Gräfe-Höft
Music by
Johannes Lehniger

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Facts

September 24, 2020 · 2 h 1 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
September 24, 2020
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Horror
Original language
German
Also spoken
Hungarian
Made in
Bulgaria, Germany
Budget
$2 million
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Pelican Blood?"

Questions about Pelican Blood

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Where can I stream Pelican Blood?

PhiloAMC+Shudder

In the United States, Pelican Blood streams on Philo, AMC+, and Shudder. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Pelican Blood worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 74%). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Will Pelican Blood scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for tension, but 4 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching Pelican Blood?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Pelican Blood in English?

GermanHungarian

No, it was made in German, with some Hungarian.