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The Deer King

2021·Movie
1h 53min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic587.3Rotten Tomatoes59%74%

Where to watch

Netflix

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The Deer King fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Fantasy, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Fight to survive.

Following a brutal war, former soldier Van toils in a mine controlled by the ruling empire. One day, his solitary existence is upended when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly and incurable disease attack, leaving only Van and a young girl named Yuna as survivors. Finally free, the pair seek out a simple existence in the countryside but are pursued by nefarious forces. Intent on protecting Yuna at all costs, Van must uncover the true cause of the plague ravaging the kingdom—and its possible cure.
Fantasy AdventurePost-War SettingDeadly PlagueProtective BondSurvivalMysterious CurePolitical IntrigueEmotional Journey

Crew

Directed by:
Masayuki Miyaji, Masashi Ando, Taisuke Mamori
Written by:
Taku Kishimoto, Nahoko Uehashi
Produced by:
Keiko Matsushita, Hibiki Ito
Composed by:
milet, Hiromi Kikuta, Harumi Fuuki

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Deer King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Deer King legally?

Netflix

The Deer King is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. 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 The Deer King worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Deer King rated?

RViolence

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

How long is The Deer King?

1 h 53 min

The Deer King runs 1 h 53 min.

Is The Deer King based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Deer King?

Critics59
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate The Deer King higher (70) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Deer King in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Deer King?

20ATBRCACHCLCODEESFRGBGGHKIEIT+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Deer King in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.