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Salvador

1986·Movie
2h 3min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic697.5Rotten Tomatoes91%85%
IMDb7.3Metacritic697.5Rotten Tomatoes91%85%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Dateline: 1980, El Salvador. Correspondent: Richard Boyle, Photojournalist - Guatemala, Iran, Vietnam, Chile, Belfast, Lebanon, Cambodia...

In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.
Civil WarPolitical IntrigueJournalistic IntegrityGritty RealismHistorical DramaBleak OutlookCentral AmericaMoral AmbiguityWar Journalism

Crew

Directed by:
Oliver Stone, Ramón Menéndez, Miguel Lima
Written by:
Oliver Stone, Rick Boyle
Produced by:
Oliver Stone, Derek Gibson, John Daly
Composed by:
Georges Delerue, F. Hudson Miller, Allen Hurd

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Salvador

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Salvador legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaPlexTubi TV

Salvador is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Salvador worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Salvador rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Salvador?

2 h 3 min

Salvador runs 2 h 3 min.

Is Salvador based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Salvador?

Critics80
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Salvador much the same way.

Was Salvador a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 33% of its budget.

What language is Salvador in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch Salvador?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Salvador in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Salvador use?

No Celebrities Were HarmedBoom, Headshot!Asshole VictimWould Hurt a ChildThe HeavyJerkassHypocriteBig "NO!"Punch-Clock VillainDowner EndingHistorical Villain UpgradeArtistic License – Geographyand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Salvador, including No Celebrities Were Harmed, Boom, Headshot!, Asshole Victim.