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A Crime on the Bayou

2021·Movie
1h 31min·NR
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic818.0Rotten Tomatoes100%86%
IMDb6.8Metacritic818.0Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

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A Crime on the Bayou fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A Crime on the Bayou is the story of Gary Duncan, a Black teenager from Plaquemines Parish, a swampy strip of land south of New Orleans. In 1966, Duncan tries to break up an argument between white and Black teenagers outside a newly integrated school. He gently lays his hand on a white boy’s arm. The boy recoils like a snake. That night, police burst into Duncan’s trailer and arrest him for assault on a minor. A young Jewish attorney, Richard Sobol, leaves his prestigious D.C. firm to volunteer in New Orleans. With his help, Duncan bravely stands up to a racist legal system powered by a white supremacist boss to challenge his unfair arrest. Their fight goes all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and their lifelong friendship is forged.
Civil Rights DramaLegal SystemBased on True StoryRacial InjusticeDavid vs. Goliath1960s LouisianaFriendshipPolitical InjusticePoignant

Crew

Directed by:
Nancy Buirski
Written by:
Nancy Buirski
Produced by:
John Legend, Sam Pollard, Geralyn White Dreyfous

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Crime on the Bayou

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Where can I stream A Crime on the Bayou legally?

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A Crime on the Bayou 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 The CW, Fandango at Home Free, and Shout! Factory 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 A Crime on the Bayou worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Crime on the Bayou rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is A Crime on the Bayou?

1 h 31 min

A Crime on the Bayou runs 1 h 31 min.

Is A Crime on the Bayou based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on A Crime on the Bayou?

Critics91
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate A Crime on the Bayou higher (91) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Crime on the Bayou in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Crime on the Bayou?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Crime on the Bayou in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.