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Tyrannosaur

2011Movie1 h 27 minNR

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A brutally violent, deeply moving drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • British Social Realism
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Redemption Story
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Violent Protagonist
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Social Commentary
  • Forgiveness

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Paddy Considine
Written by
Paddy Considine

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Facts

October 7, 2011 · 1 h 27 min · NR

Released
October 7, 2011
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$676,111
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Bookends, Dead All Along, Abusive Parents +9

  • Bookends
  • Dead All Along
  • Abusive Parents
  • Shadow Archetype
  • Kick the Dog
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Hate Sink
  • Non-Indicative Name
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Killed Offscreen
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Stepford Smiler

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tyrannosaur?"

Questions about Tyrannosaur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tyrannosaur?

In the United States, Tyrannosaur streams on Strand Releasing, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Tyrannosaur worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Tyrannosaur good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Tyrannosaur?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

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 tropes for it, including Bookends, Dead All Along, and Abusive Parents.