The Rifleman

2019·Movie
2h 4min
IMDb7.2Metacritic637.7Rotten Tomatoes75%76%

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The Rifleman fingerprint

High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The love story of sixteen-year-old Arturs is interrupted by the First World War. After losing his mother and his home, he finds some consolation in joining the army, because this is the first time national battalions are allowed in the Russian Empire. But war is nothing like Arturs imagined – no glory, no fairness. It is brutal and painful. Arturs is now completely alone as war takes the lives of his father and brother. Also, no progress is made in the promised quick resolution of the war and timely return home. Within the notion that only he alone cares about returning home and that his homeland is just a playground for other nations, Arturs finds strength for the final battle and eventually returns home to start everything from scratch, just like his newly born country.
LatvianWorld War IWar DramaComing-of-Age StoryHistoricalBleakViolentPathosLoss

Crew

Directed by:
Uģis Olte, Madara Dišlere, Gundars Jakobsons
Written by:
Boris Frumin, Miguel Machalski, Ligita Lukstraupe
Produced by:
Gunita Groša, Dzintars Dreibergs, Inga Praņevska
Composed by:
Lolita Ritmanis, Lolita Ritmanis, Lolita Ritmanis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Rifleman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rifleman legally?

The RokuKanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 The Rifleman worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Rifleman rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Rifleman?

2 h 4 min

The Rifleman runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Rifleman?

Critics69
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see The Rifleman much the same way.

What language is The Rifleman in?

LatvianRussianGerman

It was made in Latvian, with some Russian, German. Produced in Latvia.

In how many countries can I watch The Rifleman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rifleman in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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