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Beasts Clawing at Straws

2020·Movie
1h 48min
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes94%49%

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Beasts Clawing at Straws fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity9
  • Non-linear Narrative9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

When it comes to money... trust no-one.

A struggling restaurant owner, caring for his sick mom, finds a bag of cash in a sauna locker, while a customs officer gets into trouble when his girlfriend runs off with money he borrowed from a loan shark.
Crime ThrillerNon-linear NarrativeDesperate CharactersInterlocking StorylinesMoral AmbiguityTwists and TurnsKorean CinemaTense Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Yong-hoon, Cho Yong-jin
Written by:
Lee Jung-hwa, Kim Yong-hoon, Keisuke Sone
Produced by:
Billy Acumen, Kim Jin-sun, Kim Ji-hoon
Composed by:
Kim Byung-in, Yang Hye-jin, Go Eun-ha

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Beasts Clawing at Straws

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Where can I stream Beasts Clawing at Straws legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVRakuten VikiAsianCrushPlex

Beasts Clawing at Straws is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 Beasts Clawing at Straws worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beasts Clawing at Straws rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Beasts Clawing at Straws?

1 h 48 min

Beasts Clawing at Straws runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Beasts Clawing at Straws based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beasts Clawing at Straws?

Critics94
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Beasts Clawing at Straws higher (94) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Beasts Clawing at Straws in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Beasts Clawing at Straws?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beasts Clawing at Straws in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.