Snakehead

2021·Movie
1h 29min·NR
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic75–Rotten Tomatoes71%48%

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Snakehead fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

An American crime saga.

Sister Tse is brought to New York by a Snakehead, a human smuggler. Although she is indebted to the crime family responsible for her transport, her survival instincts help her gain favor with the matriarch, and she rises quickly in the ranks. Soon Tse must reconcile her success with her real reason for coming to America—to find the child that was taken from her. In the end, Sister Tse must draw on the strength she found in transforming her victimhood into power.
Crime ThrillerImmigration StoryGang WarfarePsychological DramaSocially ConsciousCharacter-DrivenTenseGritty Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Evan Leong
Written by:
Evan Leong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Snakehead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Snakehead legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexFawesomeTubi TV

Snakehead is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 Snakehead worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Snakehead rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Snakehead?

1 h 29 min

Snakehead runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Snakehead?

Critics73
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate Snakehead higher (73) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Snakehead in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Snakehead?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Snakehead in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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