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God's Creatures

2022·Movie
1h 41min·R
69
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A mother's love forsaken.

In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.
Small-Town DramaPsychological TensionMoral DilemmaFamily SecretsGuilt and BetrayalBleak AtmosphereIrish SettingCharacter-DrivenSomber Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about God's Creatures

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream God's Creatures legally?

You can 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 God's Creatures worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is God's Creatures rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is God's Creatures?

1 h 41 min

God's Creatures runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on God's Creatures?

Critics80
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate God's Creatures higher (80) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is God's Creatures in?

EnglishIrish

It was made in English, with some Irish. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch God's Creatures?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for God's Creatures in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.