The Baker

2023·Movie
1h 40min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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The Baker fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

Careful who you cross.

A quiet, stoic man, lives a monk-like existence in self-imposed exile. When his estranged son is killed in a drug deal gone bad, he is left to look after a granddaughter he never knew existed, and he is forced back into a life he tried to put behind him.
Action ThrillerHitman RedemptionFamily ProtectorStoic ProtagonistViolence and VengeanceRedemption StoryEmotional DepthMoral Conflict

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Baker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Baker legally?

The Baker is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. 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 The Baker worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Baker rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong language

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

How long is The Baker?

1 h 40 min

The Baker runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Baker?

Critics65
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see The Baker much the same way.

What language is The Baker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Baker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Baker in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Baker use?

Incompatible OrientationEven Evil Has StandardsEmbarrassing First NamePoor Communication KillsContract on the HitmanCruel MercyCold-Blooded TortureJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueGreen-Eyed MonsterHilarity EnsuesMurder, Inc.Retired Bad Assand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Baker, including Incompatible Orientation, Even Evil Has Standards, Embarrassing First Name.

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