Caged

2021·Movie
1h 21min·NR
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

There is no getting out.

An African American male is imprisoned and placed in solitary confinement after being found guilty of murdering his wife, as he's haunted by internal demons and his dead wife, and pushed to the breaking point by an abusive female guard.
Psychological Prison DramaSolitary ConfinementInternal DemonsAbusive AuthorityBleak and IntenseSocial CommentaryCharacter StudyHaunting AtmosphereRedemption Themes

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Caged

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Where can I stream Caged legally?

Caged 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 Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Caged worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 3.9, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Caged rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

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

How long is Caged?

1 h 21 min

Caged runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Caged?

Critics76
Audiences34

Not quite. Critics rate Caged higher (76) than audiences (34). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Caged in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Caged?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Caged in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Caged use?

Traumatic HaircutThe SociopathNaïve NewcomerKarma Houdini WarrantyDragon-in-ChiefEveryone Has StandardsDowner EndingUnbuilt TropeBreak the HaughtyVerbed TitleFanserviceCatchphraseand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Caged, including Traumatic Haircut, The Sociopath, Naïve Newcomer.

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