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The Basket

2000Movie1 h 45 minPG

Drama
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic53–
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic53–

Summary

In 1918, when the wheat-farming townspeople of Waterville, Washington, welcome home their first wounded son from World War I, they're struck by war's harsh reality.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Rich Cowan

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Facts

May 5, 2000 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
May 5, 2000
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$619,042
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Basket?"

Questions about The Basket

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Basket?

PlexPrimeThe RokuHooplaAngel StudiosTubi TV

In the United States, The Basket streams on Prime and Angel Studios, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Basket worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (53).

Is The Basket okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Basket plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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