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Darlin'

2019·Movie
1h 41min·R
IMDb4.9Metacritic496.1Rotten Tomatoes69%41%

Where to watch

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Scary and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Don't mess with mother's nature.

Found at a Catholic hospital filthy and ferocious, feral teenager Darlin’ is whisked off to a care home run by The Bishop and his obedient nuns, where she’s to be rehabilitated into a "good girl" as an example of the miraculous work of the church. But Darlin’ holds a secret darker than the "sins" she is threatened with, and she is not traveling alone. The Woman who raised her, equally fierce and feral, is ever present in the shadows of Darlin’s psyche and is determined to come for her no matter who tries to get in her way.
Feral HorrorSocially ConsciousGrotesque ImageryCatholic CritiqueIntense ViolenceOutsider NarrativePsychological ThrillerBleak & Disturbing

Crew

Directed by:
Pollyanna McIntosh, Casey Merrill, Dave Halls
Written by:
Pollyanna McIntosh
Produced by:
Andrew van den Houten, Lucky McKee, Jack Ketchum
Composed by:
Ali Helnwein, Andrew Smetek, Raam Brousard

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Darlin'

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Where can I stream Darlin' legally?

PhiloThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVScreamboxPlexFawesomeCineverse

Darlin' is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Darlin' worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Darlin' rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is Darlin'?

1 h 41 min

Darlin' runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Darlin'?

Critics59
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate Darlin' higher (59) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Darlin' in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Darlin'?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Darlin' in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Darlin' use?

Sudden Sequel Death SyndromeAttempted RapeMugged for DisguiseMistaken for GayThe RevealRoaring Rampage of RescueMade of IronDeath by ChildbirthPedophile PriestMy God, What Have I Done?The VoicelessWild Childand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Darlin', including Sudden Sequel Death Syndrome, Attempted Rape, Mugged for Disguise.