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Hollow Reed

1996·Movie
1h 42min
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes75%58%
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes75%58%

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

Something has come between Hannah and Martin that will change their lives forever

Following the break-up of his marriage after revealing his homosexuality, GP Martin Wyatt loses custody of his son Oliver to his now ex-wife Hannah and her new partner Frank. It is not long, however, until Oliver appears at the house of Martin and his new lover Tom claiming to have been beaten up by boys in the park. After another incident, Martin puts two and two together and comes to the conclusion that Frank has been beating Oliver without Hannah's knowledge. Martin then begins a long courtroom custody battle to win back his son.
Child Abuse DramaCourtroom DramaPsychological TensionCustody BattleFamily BreakdownSocial CommentaryMystery & SuspenseMoral Dilemma

Crew

Directed by:
Angela Pope, Sara Desmond
Written by:
Paula Milne
Produced by:
Elizabeth Karlsen, Paul Cowan
Composed by:
Anne Dudley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hollow Reed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hollow Reed worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hollow Reed rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Hollow Reed?

1 h 42 min

Hollow Reed runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hollow Reed?

Critics75
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Hollow Reed higher (75) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Hollow Reed in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Hollow Reed?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hollow Reed in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.