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Only God Forgives

2013·Movie
1h 29min·R
IMDb5.7Metacritic376.3Rotten Tomatoes41%37%

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Only God Forgives fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Time to meet the Devil.

Julian, who runs a Thai boxing club as a front organization for his family's drug smuggling operation, is forced by his mother Crystal to find and kill the individual responsible for his brother's recent death.
Violent Crime ThrillerStylish VisualsBleak & AtmosphericBangkok NoirMoral CorruptionPsychological DepthSlow Burn TensionRevengeSound DesignAmbiguous Morality

Crew

Directed by:
Nicolas Winding Refn, Charlie Sungkawess, Tippawan Mamanee
Written by:
Nicolas Winding Refn
Produced by:
Ryan Gosling, Michel Litvak, David Lancaster
Composed by:
Julien Naudin, Cliff Martinez, Kristian Eidnes Andersen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Only God Forgives

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Where can I stream Only God Forgives legally?

fuboTVThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomeLionsgate+

Only God Forgives is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. 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 Only God Forgives worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Only God Forgives rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Only God Forgives?

1 h 29 min

Only God Forgives runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Only God Forgives?

Critics39
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Only God Forgives higher (52) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Only God Forgives a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Only God Forgives in?

EnglishThai

It was made in English, with some Thai. Produced in Denmark, France, Sweden, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Only God Forgives?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Only God Forgives in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Only God Forgives use?

Double Standard: Rape, Female on MaleThere Is No Kill Like OverkillParalyzing Fear of SexualitySmug SnakeAnti-HeroMachete MayhemPolice BrutalitySir Swears-a-LotKnight TemplarEvil MatriarchOedipus ComplexEstablishing Character Momentand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 storytelling tropes for Only God Forgives, including Double Standard: Rape, Female on Male, There Is No Kill Like Overkill, Paralyzing Fear of Sexuality.