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Screwed

2011·Movie
1h 50min
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

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About

Everybody Serves Their Time

The film is a semi-biographical story based on the experiences of former prison guard Ronnie Thompson who spent seven years working in some of the UK's most dangerous prisons. Based on Thompson's book of the same name, the project stars James D'Arcy (Master & Commander), Noel Clarke (Kidulthood), Frank Harper (The Football Factory), Jamie Foreman (Layer Cake), Andrew Shim (This Is England) and Kate Magowan (Stardust). The story revolves around former soldier Sam Norwood who takes a job as a prison officer when he returns from Iraq and becomes exposed to the underworld of prison culture - including corrupt guards and drug trafficking.
Gritty Prison DramaBased on True StoryBritish Crime ThrillerInstitutional CorruptionPsychological StressHard-Hitting RealismAnti-Hero NarrativeSystemic AbuseTense Atmosphere

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Screwed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Screwed legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Screwed worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 36%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Screwed rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Screwed?

1 h 50 min

Screwed runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Screwed based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Screwed?

Critics36
Audiences43

Yes. Critics average 36 and audiences 43 out of 100, so both groups see Screwed much the same way.

What language is Screwed in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Screwed?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Screwed in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Screwed use?

Born into SlaveryFan DisserviceAccidental KidnappingSerial EscalationOh, Crap!Loony FanMeaningless Villain VictoryDeath Faked for YouAtomic F-BombBloody HilariousBerserk ButtonPunny Nameand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Screwed, including Born into Slavery, Fan Disservice, Accidental Kidnapping.