Angel River

1988·Movie
1h 30min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Romance6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

It's love on the old frontier in this western adventure set in Arizona in the 1870s. It centers on a beautiful, young blonde girl whose peaceful life on her parents' isolated ranch is permanently disrupted when she is abducted and raped by a drunken Mexican bandit. Later, she finds herself drawn to her tormentor and romance ensues.
Disturbing Western DramaProblematic RomanceFrontier SurvivalPsychological ConflictDark & Unsettling19th Century ArizonaMorally AmbiguousVictim-Perpetrator DynamicControversial Themes

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Angel River worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Angel River rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Angel River?

1 h 30 min

Angel River runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Angel River in?

EnglishGermanSpanish

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

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