Settlers

2021·Movie
1h 44min·NR
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Settlers fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Technology, the future, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Skip it if

You want fast pacing

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About

How far would you go to build a new life?

Remmy and her parents, refugees from Earth, have found peace on the Martian outskirts until strangers appear in the hills beyond their farm. Told as a triptych, the film follows Remmy as she struggles to survive in an uneasy landscape.
MarsSci-FiSurvivalDystopianFamily DramaComing-of-AgeSlow BurnMelancholyTechnology and Humanity

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Settlers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Settlers legally?

Settlers is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. 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 Settlers worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Settlers rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Settlers?

1 h 44 min

Settlers runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Settlers?

Critics57
Audiences41

Not quite. Critics rate Settlers higher (57) than audiences (41). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Settlers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in South Africa, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Settlers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Settlers in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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