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Risen

2010Movie1 h 56 min

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–97%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–97%

Summary

As one of the rising talents of amateur boxing, Howard Winstone, a young Welsh boy from Merthyr Tydfil, was fast making a name for himself with his knock out right hand. A long professional fighting career surely beckoned?

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for scares, laughs or big ideas.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Neil Jones
Written by
Stuart Brennan, Neil Jones

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Facts

July 28, 2010 · 1 h 56 min · Violence

Released
July 28, 2010
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Running Gag, Actor Allusion, All Deserts Have Cacti +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Risen?"

Questions about Risen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Risen?

KanopyFlixFling

In the United States, Risen streams on FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Risen worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Risen okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Risen?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Risen plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Risen use?

Running GagActor AllusionAll Deserts Have CactiAnachronism StewMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneFunny Background EventAscended ExtraArtistic License – MilitaryArtistic License – HistoryMeaningful NameLa RésistanceTo the Painand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Running Gag, Actor Allusion, and All Deserts Have Cacti.