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16 Bars

2018·Movie
1h 34min
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
IMDb7.1

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16 Bars fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

One jail. One recording studio.

Todd “Speech” Thomas, a member of the iconic hip-hop group Arrested Development, spends 10 days working as part of a unique rehabilitation program in Richmond, VA, working to allow prisoners to write and record their own songs.
Hip-Hop CulturePrison RehabilitationRedemption StoriesMusical DocumentarySocial JusticeCommunity BuildingEmotional HonestyInspirationalRichmond, VA

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Bathrick

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about 16 Bars

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Where can I stream 16 Bars legally?

AMC+The RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeFlixFlingPlexFilmzie

16 Bars is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 16 Bars worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is 16 Bars?

1 h 34 min

16 Bars runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is 16 Bars in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch 16 Bars?

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