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That Cold Day in the Park

1969·Movie
1h 47min·R
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare5
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

The mind and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

How far will a woman go? How far will a 32 year-old spinster go to possess a strange, 19 year-old boy?

Frances Austen, a young, wealthy spinster, invites a mute teenager into her apartment after finding him freezing in the park next to where she lives. Despite her best efforts, their lack of communication only increases her sense of loneliness, as her possessiveness spirals into frightening new realms.
Psychological HorrorUrban AlienationUnreliable NarratorCult ClassicSlow-Burn DreadSocial IsolationParanoid ThrillerAtmospheric TensionCharacter StudyExistential Anxiety

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream That Cold Day in the Park legally?

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

Is That Cold Day in the Park worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is That Cold Day in the Park rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is That Cold Day in the Park?

1 h 47 min

That Cold Day in the Park runs 1 h 47 min.

Is That Cold Day in the Park based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on That Cold Day in the Park?

Critics50
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate That Cold Day in the Park higher (59) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is That Cold Day in the Park in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch That Cold Day in the Park?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for That Cold Day in the Park in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does That Cold Day in the Park use?

Trojan GauntletEmotionless GirlDowner EndingNo Name GivenThird-Person PersonAll There in the ManualFanserviceArc WordsRed-Light DistrictIntoxication EnsuesDisposable Sex WorkerFemale Gazeand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for That Cold Day in the Park, including Trojan Gauntlet, Emotionless Girl, Downer Ending.