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The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

2021Movie1 h 22 min

MysteryThriller
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic827.3Rotten Tomatoes97%88%

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak mystery movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. accidentally triggered his medical alert pendant at 5:22am. By 7:00am he was dead.

Based on the true story of the events that led to the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., an elderly African American veteran with bipolar disorder, who was killed during a conflict with police officers who were dispatched to check on him.

Feels like

  • Police Brutality
  • True Crime Drama
  • Systemic Racism
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Character Study
  • Social Justice
  • Bleak Realism
  • Emotional Impact

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
David Midell
Written by
David Midell
Produced by
Enrico Natale, David Midell
Music by
King Luck, Garrett Beelow

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Facts

September 17, 2021 · 1 h 22 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 17, 2021
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
42 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain?"

Questions about The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Will I feel good after watching The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.