Mending the Line

2023·Movie
1h 57min·R

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

For some, the path starts on the river.

A Marine wounded in Afghanistan returns to a VA hospital in Montana where he meets a Vietnam vet who teaches him fly fishing as a means to coming to terms with his physical and emotional trauma.
VeteranFly FishingHealingTraumaContemporary RealismPsychological DramaSlow BurnMontana

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mending the Line

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Where can I stream Mending the Line legally?

Mending the Line is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mending the Line worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mending the Line rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Mending the Line?

1 h 57 min

Mending the Line runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mending the Line?

Critics63
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Mending the Line much the same way.

What language is Mending the Line in?

EnglishRussian

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

In how many countries can I watch Mending the Line?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mending the Line in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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