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The Turin Horse

2011·Movie
2h 35min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Scare2

Heart

Profoundly sad and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy10
  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind, faith and meaning, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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A look at the monotonous daily struggle of a father and daughter in a windswept, desolate landscape. Over six days, their routine of eating boiled potatoes and tending a failing horse crumbles, symbolizing a slow descent into darkness, emptiness, and the end of existence.
Existential DramaSlow CinemaBleak and MinimalistPhilosophical ReflectionEnd of the WorldDeteriorationHungarian CinemaBlack and WhiteArthouse

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Turin Horse legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Turin Horse worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Turin Horse rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Turin Horse?

2 h 35 min

The Turin Horse runs 2 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Turin Horse?

Critics84
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see The Turin Horse much the same way.

Was The Turin Horse a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$162,088

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $162,088 worldwide, 16% of its budget.

What language is The Turin Horse in?

HungarianGerman

It was made in Hungarian, with some German. Produced in Hungary, Switzerland, France, Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Turin Horse?

8CAESFRGBGGIESEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Turin Horse in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.