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Buried Child

2016·Movie
1h 54min

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence3
  • Scare2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Some absurdist humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality5

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About

Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning play in a production by The New Group. Dodge and Halie try to hang on to their farmland and their sanity while caring for their two wayward grown sons. When their grandson arrives, no one seems to recognize him and a secret must be kept.
Gothic American DramaDysfunctional Family PortraitTheater of the AbsurdPulitzer Prize AdaptationPsychological DecayRural AlienationDark Familial SecretsIntense Character StudyExistential Dread

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Buried Child

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Where can I stream Buried Child legally?

Buried Child is included with a subscription to BroadwayHD in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Buried Child worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Buried Child rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Buried Child?

1 h 54 min

Buried Child runs 1 h 54 min.

What language is Buried Child in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Buried Child?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Buried Child in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.