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Tyrannosaur

2011·Movie
1h 27min·NR
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The story of Joseph, a man plagued by violence and a rage that is driving him to self-destruction. As Joseph's life spirals into turmoil a chance of redemption appears in the form of Hannah, a Christian charity shop worker. Their relationship develops to reveal that Hannah is hiding a secret of her own with devastating results on both of their lives.
British Social RealismDomestic AbuseRedemption StoryCharacter-Driven DramaViolent ProtagonistBleak AtmosphereEmotional TurmoilSocial CommentaryForgiveness

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Tyrannosaur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tyrannosaur legally?

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

Is Tyrannosaur worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tyrannosaur rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Tyrannosaur?

1 h 27 min

Tyrannosaur runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tyrannosaur?

Critics75
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Tyrannosaur much the same way.

What language is Tyrannosaur in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Tyrannosaur?

31ARATAUBEBOCACHCLCOCRDEDKECES+17

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tyrannosaur in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tyrannosaur use?

BookendsDead All AlongAbusive ParentsShadow ArchetypeKick the DogEstablishing Character MomentHate SinkNon-Indicative NameJerk with a Heart of GoldKilled OffscreenBittersweet EndingStepford Smilerand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Tyrannosaur, including Bookends, Dead All Along, Abusive Parents.