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Black Snake Moan

2006Movie1 h 56 minR

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic526.2Rotten Tomatoes66%69%

A sensual, moving drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Story

Everything is hotter down south.

A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.

Feels like

  • Southern Gothic Drama
  • Redemption Narrative
  • Complex Character Study
  • Blues Music Driven
  • Provocative & Gritty
  • Psychological Intensity
  • Sex & Spirituality
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Taboo Relationships

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Craig Brewer
Written by
Craig Brewer
Produced by
John Singleton, Stephanie Allain
Music by
Scott Bomar

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Facts

December 31, 2006 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
December 31, 2006
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Blood from the Mouth, The Tease, Forceful Kiss +9

  • Blood from the Mouth
  • The Tease
  • Forceful Kiss
  • Above the Influence
  • Useless Bystander Parent
  • Musical Nod
  • Hate Sink
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • My Girl Is a Slut
  • Jump Scare
  • Abusive Parents
  • Living Emotional Crutch

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Black Snake Moan?"

Questions about Black Snake Moan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Snake Moan?

PhiloHooplaStarz

In the United States, Black Snake Moan streams on Philo and Starz, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Black Snake Moan worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 52).

Is Black Snake Moan good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Black Snake Moan plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Black Snake Moan a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 73% of its budget.

What tropes does Black Snake Moan use?

Blood from the MouthThe TeaseForceful KissAbove the InfluenceUseless Bystander ParentMusical NodHate SinkEstablishing Character MomentMy Girl Is a SlutJump ScareAbusive ParentsLiving Emotional Crutchand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Blood from the Mouth, The Tease, and Forceful Kiss.