The Oblong Box fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.
Tense and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
History, the mind, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances
Standout cinematography
Tense and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Oblong Box is tense and violent. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
History, the mind, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, the mind, and crime. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
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Some things are better left buried.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Oblong Box is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
1 h 36 min
The Oblong Box runs 1 h 36 min.
Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see The Oblong Box much the same way.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
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