The Tracker

1988·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Society, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

He thought his days of violence had ended... But the battle between good and evil is never over.

After a series of vicious crimes by a renegade group of cowboys, led by "Red Jack" Stilwell, a legendary tracker, Noble Adams is pulled out of retirement to capture Stilwell, dead or alive. Reluctantly, needing more men, he allows his son, Tom to tag along, revealing to Tom a whole brutal side of ruthlessness Noble thought he left behind.
Western FilmRevenge ThrillerFather-Son ConflictBrutal MoralityHistorical SettingPsychological TensionMoral AmbiguityAustralian OutbackCrime & Justice

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Tracker legally?

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Is The Tracker worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tracker rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Tracker?

1 h 38 min

The Tracker runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tracker?

Critics80
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate The Tracker higher (80) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Tracker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Tracker?

3ITSMVA

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