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Bullhead

2011·Movie
2h 9min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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About

My whole life I’ve known nothing but animals.

A young cattle farmer is approached by an unscrupulous veterinarian to make a shady deal with a notorious beef trader.
Belgian Crime DramaGritty & RealisticPsychological ThrillerMoral DecayRural UnderbellyCharacter StudyBleak & IntenseConsequences of ViolenceFamily Trauma

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bullhead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bullhead legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bullhead worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bullhead rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bullhead?

2 h 9 min

Bullhead runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bullhead?

Critics78
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Bullhead much the same way.

What language is Bullhead in?

DutchLimburgishFrench

It was made in Dutch, with some Limburgish, French. Produced in Belgium, Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch Bullhead?

17BECADKESFRGBGGIEITKRLUNLSESM+3

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bullhead in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bullhead use?

Bait-and-SwitchBlood from the MouthDowner EndingDrugs Are BadDutch AngleEstablishing Character MomentFlashbackGroin AttackHiding Behind the Language BarrierThe InformantPrecision F-StrikeTitle Dropand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Bullhead, including Bait-and-Switch, Blood from the Mouth, Downer Ending.