Let Him Go

2020·Movie
1h 54min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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Let Him Go fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

Fight for family.

Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas.
Neo-Western ThrillerFamily TraumaRural NoirPsychological TensionParental GriefRescuing a GrandchildDangerous FamilyOff-the-GridMontana & The Dakotas

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Let Him Go

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Where can I stream Let Him Go legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 Let Him Go worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Let Him Go rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Let Him Go?

1 h 54 min

Let Him Go runs 1 h 54 min.

Is Let Him Go based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Let Him Go?

Critics74
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Let Him Go much the same way.

Was Let Him Go a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $21 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 38% of its budget.

What language is Let Him Go in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Let Him Go?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Let Him Go in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Let Him Go use?

Downer BeginningAdaptation DistillationLethally StupidGun StruggleGilded CageBullying a DragonChekhov's GunmanDumb MuscleWe Hardly Knew YeTrailers Always SpoilDeterminatorWham Shotand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for Let Him Go, including Downer Beginning, Adaptation Distillation, Lethally Stupid.

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