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Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury

2011·Movie
1h 30min·R
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–47%
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–47%

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Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury fingerprint

Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Violence5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Plenty of satire and cringe comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Dark Humor8

World

Everyday modern life and society

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

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About

No Lifeguard on Duty

In this unearthed lost movie from 1990 that the studio deemed too terrible to release, a Vietnam Veteran Sal Bando(Sorbo), tortured by his past as a Poolboy returns home to Van Nuys, California, and a country he doesn't recognize, in which it seems only Mexicans run pool-cleaning companies. Bando sets off on a brutal mission to reclaim his "rightful" vocation and enact revenge on the man(Trejo) who killed his wife and son.
Absurdist SatireCringe ComedyGritty RealismDark HumorSocietal CritiqueEccentric Character StudyMelancholic ToneProvocative NarrativeAnti-Hero JourneyUncomfortable Viewing Experience

Crew

Directed by:
Garrett Brawith
Written by:
Ross Patterson
Composed by:
Peter Bateman, Shay Raviv

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury

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Where can I stream Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury legally?

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Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury?

1 h 30 min

Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury?

6ATCACHDERUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury use?

Deliberate Values DissonanceAdolf HitlariousBlack-and-Gray MoralityNoble BigotStylistic SuckNoble Bigot with a BadgeFake Shemp

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury, including Deliberate Values Dissonance, Adolf Hitlarious, Black-and-Gray Morality.