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The Oak Room

2020·Movie
1h 29min
IMDb5.6Metacritic61–Rotten Tomatoes93%50%

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The Oak Room fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

You're not going to believe what happened at The Oak Room.

During a raging snowstorm, a drifter returns home to the blue-collar bar located in the remote Canadian town where he was born. When he offers to settle an old debt with a grizzled bartender by telling him a story, the night's events quickly spin into a dark tale of mistaken identities, double-crosses and shocking violence.
Neo-Noir ThrillerIsolated SettingStorytellingViolent EncountersDark SecretsSuspenseful AtmosphereCrimePsychological TensionMasculinity

Crew

Directed by:
Cody Calahan, Raey Ang, Michèle DesLauriers
Written by:
Peter Genoway
Produced by:
Ari Millen, Cody Calahan, Nicole Dionne
Composed by:
Paul Germann, Stefan Fraticelli, Steph Copeland

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Oak Room

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Oak Room legally?

PrimeHooplaPlexTubi TV

The Oak Room is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Oak Room worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Oak Room rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Oak Room?

1 h 29 min

The Oak Room runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Oak Room?

Critics77
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate The Oak Room higher (77) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Oak Room in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Oak Room?

8AUCAGBGGIENZPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Oak Room in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.