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The Company You Keep

2012·Movie
2h 1min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic575.8Rotten Tomatoes55%45%

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The Company You Keep fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The greatest manhunt in history.

A former Weather Underground activist goes on the run from a journalist who discovers his identity.
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Crew

Directed by:
Robert Redford, Margery Kimbrough, Richard Graves
Written by:
Lem Dobbs, Neil Gordon
Produced by:
Robert Redford, Barbara Harris, Avy Kaufman
Composed by:
Ellen Heuer, Steve Boeddeker, Steve Boeddeker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Company You Keep

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Where can I stream The Company You Keep legally?

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You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 The Company You Keep worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Company You Keep rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The Company You Keep?

2 h 1 min

The Company You Keep runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Company You Keep?

Critics56
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see The Company You Keep much the same way.

Was The Company You Keep a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$20 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 10.0 times its budget.

What language is The Company You Keep in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Company You Keep?

48ARATAUBEBOBYCACHCLCOCRCZDEDK+34

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Company You Keep in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Company You Keep use?

Intrepid ReporterActually Pretty FunnyAnd StarringI Did What I Had to DoRevealing Cover-UpWalk-In Chime-InFire Alarm DistractionI Have a FamilyDa EditorDecoy ProtagonistCaptain ObviousAdaptation Name Changeand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Company You Keep, including Intrepid Reporter, Actually Pretty Funny, And Starring.