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Badland

2007·Movie
2h 45min
IMDb5.9Metacritic305.3

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Badland fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Jerry (Jamie Draven) was an idealist when he served in the first Gulf War. But when he was later deployed to Iraq, Jerry was an older man, a father of three and embittered by broken promises and unfulfilled desires. When Jerry returns from Iraq he has been transformed by horrors that cannot be forgiven. He lives a life of poverty, his children afraid of him and his wife, Nora (Vinessa Shaw), unsympathetic and unhappy. When Jerry discovers that Nora has betrayed him, his anger and despair drive him to commit an act so heinous and irreversible that nothing he had experienced in combat could have prepared him for.
Post-Traumatic GriefIraq War AftermathDomestic TragedyPsychological BreakdownMoral CorruptionBleak RealismIntense DramaFamily Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Francesco Lucente
Written by:
Francesco Lucente
Produced by:
Craig Campobasso, Joy Todd, Olimpia Lucente
Composed by:
Ludek Drizhal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Badland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Badland legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVfuboTVThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeFawesomeReveel

Badland is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Badland worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Badland rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Badland?

2 h 45 min

Badland runs 2 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Badland?

Critics30
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Badland higher (56) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Badland a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$25,309

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $25,309 worldwide, 0% of its budget.

What language is Badland in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Badland?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Badland in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.