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Back to the Wharf

2020·Movie
1h 58min

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

A man wanted for negligent homicide returns to his hometown after 15 years, only to be haunted by his past, and getting mixed up in a scheme involving the daughter of his victim.
Chinese Crime DramaPsychological ThrillerSmall Town SecretsGuilt and RedemptionSocial CommentaryClass ConflictMystery and IntrigueBrooding Atmosphere

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Back to the Wharf legally?

Back to the Wharf 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 Fandango at Home Free 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 Back to the Wharf worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Back to the Wharf rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Back to the Wharf?

1 h 58 min

Back to the Wharf runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Back to the Wharf?

Critics60
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Back to the Wharf much the same way.

What language is Back to the Wharf in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch Back to the Wharf?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Back to the Wharf in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.