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The Reckoning

2021·Movie
1h 51min
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes20%25%
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes20%25%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, fantasy, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Fear spreads like The Plague.

In the aftermath of the Great Plague and amidst the subsequent witch-hunts against women, a young widow grapples with the tragic death of her husband in a society completely consumed by fear and death. Because she rejects the advances of her landlord, she is falsely accused of being a witch and thrown in jail for a crime she didn’t commit. She must endure physical persecution at the hands of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter and face her own inner demons as the devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.
Witch-Hunt HorrorGreat Plague AftermathPsychological ThrillerReligious PersecutionSupernatural ElementsBleak & IntenseSocial CommentaryHistorical SettingInternal Demons

Crew

Directed by:
Neil Marshall, Andor Berényi, David Crabtree
Written by:
Charlotte Kirk, Neil Marshall, Antony Jones
Produced by:
Charlotte Kirk, Neil Marshall, Jeremy Zimmermann
Composed by:
Jay Peck, Yagmur Kaplan, Vivian Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Reckoning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Reckoning legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudderHistory VaultPlex

The Reckoning is included with a subscription to Philo, Shudder, and History Vault in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Reckoning worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 4.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Reckoning rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySexual content

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and sexual content.

How long is The Reckoning?

1 h 51 min

The Reckoning runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Reckoning?

Critics20
Audiences37

Not quite. Audiences rate The Reckoning higher (37) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Reckoning in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Reckoning?

43AEARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDK+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Reckoning in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Reckoning use?

Sexual ExtortionVillain with Good PublicityBetter to Die than Be KilledThe DreadedBeing Tortured Makes You EvilEarn Your Happy EndingHappily MarriedMorton's ForkWitch HunterKarmic DeathAsshole VictimSadistic Choiceand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for The Reckoning, including Sexual Extortion, Villain with Good Publicity, Better to Die than Be Killed.