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The Hour of the Pig

1993Movie1 h 52 minR

71

GoodGoodWatch score

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time, he is pushed to defend a pig, owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy.

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Friends night
Pure escapism
Thought-provoking

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Directed by: Leslie Megahey
Written by: Leslie Megahey
Produced by: David M. Thompson
Music by: Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

September 25, 1993 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released: September 25, 1993
Runtime: 1 h 52 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance, Mystery
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, France
Box office: $667
Available in: 6 countries

Tropes

Kangaroo Court, Distracted by the Sexy, Token Minority +9

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hour of the Pig?"

Questions about The Hour of the Pig

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Where can I stream The Hour of the Pig?

In the United States, The Hour of the Pig is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store.

Is The Hour of the Pig worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is The Hour of the Pig good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will The Hour of the Pig make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Hour of the Pig use?

Kangaroo CourtDistracted by the SexyToken MinorityKarma HoudiniSerial KillerMake the Dog TestifyOur Nudity Is DifferentHairy GirlForeshadowingSex Starts, Story StopsSex for ServicesBig Beautiful Womanand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Kangaroo Court, Distracted by the Sexy, and Token Minority.