Boon

Name: Boon
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2022-04-01
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Neal McDonough, Tommy Flanagan, Christina Ochoa, Christiane Seidel, Jason Scott Lee

2022·Movie

·1h 35min·

MediocreGoodWatch score

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Boon fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

Violence9
Adrenaline8
Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Catharsis6
Family Dynamics6
Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor4
Wit & Wordplay2
Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

World Immersion6
Dialogue Centrality5
Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Acting7
Direction6
Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing6
Music Composition6

Energy

High

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

Boon is brutally violent, thrilling, and tense.

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All energy traits

Violence9Physical conflict and intensity.
Adrenaline8High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
Family Dynamics6Relationships and generational ties.
Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.

Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Related traits

Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.

Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.

Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Low

Everyday modern life and crime

Its world is built around everyday modern life and crime.

All world traits

World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty4Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Crime7Heists, investigation, and underworld.

Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.

Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.

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About

Vengeance was his past. Justice is his fate.

Mercenary Nick Boon is trying to atone for his life as an enforcer for a ruthless syndicate. Running from his past, Boon moves to a remote area in the pacific northwest where he meets a struggling widow and her son. When he finds the pair living in fear of a criminal kingpin, Boon realizes the only way to protect them is to do what he does best: kill.

Redemption StoryAction ThrillerViolent VigilantePacific Northwest SettingGrizzled ProtagonistCriminal UnderworldMoral AmbiguityGritty Realism

Actors

Neal McDonough

Nick Boon

Tommy Flanagan

Mr. Fitzgerald

Christina Ochoa

Emilia Fitzgerald

Christiane Seidel

Catherine

Jason Scott Lee

Killa

Demetrius Grosse

Agent Redd

Gabrielle Carteris

Mayor Owen

Jake Melrose

Elijah

James Madio

Bud

Crew

Directed by:

Derek Presley

Written by:

Neal McDonough, Derek Presley

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Where can I stream Boon legally?

Fandango at Home Free

Plex

Boon is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Boon worth watching?

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 25). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.