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The Hour of the Pig

1993·Movie
1h 52min·R
70
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Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance4
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and sharp wit

  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

History, mystery, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.

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.
Medieval MysteryDark SatireAbsurdist ComedyHistorical IntrigueEccentric CharactersSocial CommentaryLegal DramaHuman FollyQuirkily HumorousUnique Premise

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Hour of the Pig

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Where can I stream The Hour of the Pig legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hour of the Pig worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hour of the Pig rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Hour of the Pig?

1 h 52 min

The Hour of the Pig runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hour of the Pig?

Critics82
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Hour of the Pig higher (82) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Hour of the Pig in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Hour of the Pig?

6ATCACHDEFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hour of the Pig in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Hour of the Pig, including Kangaroo Court, Distracted by the Sexy, Token Minority.