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Silk Road

2021·Movie
1h 56min·R
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A mastermind is a terrible thing to waste.

Philosophical twenty-something Ross Ulbricht creates Silk Road, a dark net website that sells drugs, while DEA agent Rick Bowden goes undercover to bring him down.
True CrimeCybercrimeOnline Black MarketMoral AmbiguityTechnology vs. HumanityCat and MouseDrug TraffickingFederal InvestigationBased on Real Events

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Silk Road

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Silk Road legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home 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 Silk Road worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Silk Road rated?

RDrug useStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is Silk Road?

1 h 56 min

Silk Road runs 1 h 56 min.

Is Silk Road based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Silk Road?

Critics46
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 46 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see Silk Road much the same way.

What language is Silk Road in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Silk Road?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Silk Road in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.