Behind the scenes

The Divide

2018Movie1 h 44 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Set in drought-plagued Northern California in 1976, The Divide chronicles the story of Sam Kincaid (King), an aging rancher with a failing memory, his estranged and independent-minded daughter, Sarah…

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Perry King
Written by
Jana F. Brown
Produced by
Xavier Gerard
Music by
Molly Mason

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Facts

November 9, 2018 · 1 h 44 min · Western

Released
November 9, 2018
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Available in
64 countries

Tropes

Closed Circle, Improbable Infant Survival, Nobody Poops +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Divide?"

Questions about The Divide

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Divide?

In the United States, The Divide is free with ads on The Roku, FlixHouse, Filmzie, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is The Divide worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Divide okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Divide plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Divide use?

Closed CircleImprobable Infant SurvivalNobody PoopsArtistic License – Nuclear PhysicsAfter the EndDismembering the BodyPlot TumorA House DividedRape Is a Special Kind of EvilForeshadowingBig BadDepraved Bisexualand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Closed Circle, Improbable Infant Survival, and Nobody Poops.