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The Golden Glove

2019·Movie
1h 50min
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic386.9Rotten Tomatoes54%68%
IMDb6.7Metacritic386.9Rotten Tomatoes54%68%

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The Golden Glove fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Scare9
  • Tension8

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Crime, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

A serial killer strikes fear in the hearts of residents of Hamburg during the early 1970s.
Grotesque Serial KillerBleak Social CommentaryPsychological HorrorVisceral & DisturbingGritty 1970s HamburgExploitation CinemaDarkly UnsettlingNihilistic Undertones

Crew

Directed by:
Fatih Akin, Scott Kirby
Written by:
Fatih Akin, Heinz Strunk
Produced by:
Fatih Akin, Herman Weigel, Jérôme Seydoux
Composed by:
Richard Borowski, Pia Hoffmann, Joern Martens

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Golden Glove

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Golden Glove legally?

AMC+KanopyStrand ReleasingTubi TV

The Golden Glove is included with a subscription to AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. 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 Golden Glove worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Golden Glove rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Golden Glove?

1 h 50 min

The Golden Glove runs 1 h 50 min.

Is The Golden Glove based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Golden Glove?

Critics46
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Golden Glove higher (68) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Golden Glove in?

GermanGreekItalian

It was made in German, with some Greek, Italian. Produced in Germany, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Golden Glove?

112AEAGALAOARATBBBEBFBHBOBRBZCA+98

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Golden Glove in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Golden Glove use?

Ax-CrazyGonkThe NicknamerBeing Evil SucksDark and Troubled PastGirl-on-Girl is HotAccidental HeroCrapsack WorldHipsterBullying a DragonAdaptational AttractivenessAdaptation Distillationand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for The Golden Glove, including Ax-Crazy, Gonk, The Nicknamer.