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Lapwing

2021Movie1 h 29 min

DramaThriller
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes100%–
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Summary

Mute young woman Patience, from an isolated community in rural England in 1555, struggles with her controlling brother-in-law and leader, David, who is gradually unraveling after the failure of his idyllic community.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Philip Stevens
Written by
Laura Turner
Produced by
Justin Tagg, Philip Stevens, Andy Mullins
Music by
Lee Gretton

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Facts

November 26, 2021 · 1 h 29 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
November 26, 2021
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
11 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Lapwing?"

Questions about Lapwing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Lapwing worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 5, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Will I feel good after watching Lapwing?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Lapwing plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.