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Bait

2019Movie1 h 29 minNR

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic837.0Rotten Tomatoes100%56%

A tense, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The view may be beautiful, but you can't eat it.

Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.

Feels like

  • Modern Tragedy
  • Class Conflict
  • Displacement
  • Coastal Community
  • Tension & Melancholy
  • Social Commentary
  • Visually Striking
  • Slow Burn
  • Working-Class Struggles

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Mark Jenkin
Written by
Mark Jenkin
Produced by
Kate Byers, Linn Waite
Music by
Mark Jenkin

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Facts

March 26, 2019 · 1 h 29 min · NR

Released
March 26, 2019
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Bait?"

Questions about Bait

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Where can I stream Bait?

KanopyPlex

In the United States, Bait is free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Bait worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Will I feel good after watching Bait?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.