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Django Unchained

2012·Movie
2h 45min·R

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody7

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

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AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of vengeance.

With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.
Revisionist WesternStylized ViolenceSharp DialogueHistorical SatireMemorable VillainEnsemble CastEclectic SoundtrackPower FantasyTarantino-esque

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Django Unchained

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Where can I stream Django Unchained legally?

Django Unchained is included with a subscription to Peacock, Philo, AMC+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Django Unchained worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Django Unchained rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Django Unchained?

2 h 45 min

Django Unchained runs 2 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Django Unchained?

Critics84
Audiences88

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 88 out of 100, so both groups see Django Unchained much the same way.

Was Django Unchained a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$425 million

Yes. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $425 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is Django Unchained in?

EnglishFrenchGerman

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

In how many countries can I watch Django Unchained?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Django Unchained in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Django Unchained use?

Left the Background Music OnDeliberate Values DissonanceThe Dog Bites BackBecoming the MaskDead Man's Trigger FingerSouthern GentlemanAnd StarringLonging LookObfuscating StupidityPrayer of MaliceCovered with ScarsStuff Blowing Upand 294 more

TV Tropes lists 306 storytelling tropes for Django Unchained, including Left the Background Music On, Deliberate Values Dissonance, The Dog Bites Back.