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The Reliant

2019Movie2 h 20 minPG-13

Family
23
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb3.3Rotten Tomatoes–28%
23
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb3.3Rotten Tomatoes–28%

Summary

Economic collapse causes widespread rioting and social unrest, leaving a lovesick 19-year-old girl struggling to care for her siblings in a stretch of woods bordered by lawless anarchy, wondering why a good God would let this happen.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Paul Munger
Written by
J.P. Johnston

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Facts

October 24, 2019 · 2 h 20 min · PG-13

Released
October 24, 2019
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Action Survivor, Armor-Piercing Question, The Baby of the Bunch +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Reliant?"

Questions about The Reliant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Reliant?

The RokuTubi TV

In the United States, The Reliant is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Reliant worth watching?

23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23 (IMDb 3.3).

Is The Reliant okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Reliant?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Reliant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Reliant use?

Action SurvivorArmor-Piercing QuestionThe Baby of the BunchBeard of EvilBeauty Is Never TarnishedBreak the CutieDeceased Parents Are the BestDespair Event HorizonDoesn't Like GunsThe HeartRage Against the HeavensSword over Headand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Action Survivor, Armor-Piercing Question, and The Baby of the Bunch.