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The Marsh King's Daughter

2023Movie1 h 49 minR

CrimeThriller
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic475.9Rotten Tomatoes39%84%

A tense, intriguing thriller movie about family and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Fear the past or face it.

Helena, a woman living a seemingly ordinary life, hides a dark secret—her father is the infamous 'Marsh King', the man who kept her and her mother captive in the wilderness for years. After a lifetime of trying to escape her past, Helena is forced to face her demons when her father unexpectedly escapes from prison.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Gothic Mystery
  • Survival & Trauma
  • Family Secrets
  • Grit & Desperation
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Intense & Suspenseful
  • Wilderness Setting
  • Confronting the Past

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Neil Burger
Written by
Mark L. Smith, Elle Smith
Produced by
Mark L. Smith, Teddy Schwarzman, Keith Redmon
Music by
Adam Janota Bzowski

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Facts

September 28, 2023 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
September 28, 2023
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
89 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Marsh King's Daughter?

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In the United States, The Marsh King's Daughter streams on Prime and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is The Marsh King's Daughter worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is The Marsh King's Daughter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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