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The Ranger

2018·Movie
1h 20min·NR
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Each year, millions visit our national parks. Not everyone gets to leave.

After a run-in with the cops at a punk show goes sideways, Chelsea and her pals flee the city in search of a place to lay low. Running to the security of an old, abandoned family cabin in the woods, they fall under the watchful eye of an overzealous park ranger who holds a secret from Chelsea's past.
Slasher HorrorPunk RockCabin in the WoodsOverzealous AuthorityDark SecretsContemporary SettingIntense SuspenseVisceral ViolenceNostalgic Horror Elements

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Ranger legally?

The Ranger is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ranger worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ranger rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Ranger?

1 h 20 min

The Ranger runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ranger?

Critics65
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate The Ranger higher (65) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Ranger in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ranger?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ranger in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ranger use?

Arc WordsBury Your GaysCool UncleCreepy BasementDeranged Park RangerFinal GirlImprobable Weapon UserInsane Troll LogicJerkassMs. FanserviceWith Friends Like These...Uncertain Doomand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for The Ranger, including Arc Words, Bury Your Gays, Cool Uncle.