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Piggy

2012·Movie
1h 46min·R
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes18%29%
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes18%29%

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers you

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About

"It's a Terrible Thing That Happened"

London, modern day: Joe, a mild mannered young man is bored by his life. When his beloved brother is murdered Joe finds solace in Piggy, one of his brother's old friends. Piggy helps Joe to cope with grief, intent on saving him and helping him get justice for his brother's killing. As their friendship grows Joe finds himself in an increasing dangerous and murky world of violence and revenge. As Joe life collapses around him he starts to question who Piggy really is, and how honest he's really been with him. When Joe confronts Piggy a series of events are put in place that lead to a disastrous climax.
Gritty British ThrillerPsychological DramaRevenge NarrativeDark & BleakUrban RealismCharacter-DrivenSlow Burn SuspenseMoral DescentConsequences of Grief

Crew

Directed by:
Kieron Hawkes
Written by:
Kieron Hawkes
Composed by:
Bill Ryder-Jones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Piggy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Piggy legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVFilmzieXLTV Amazon Channel Tubi TV

Piggy is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Filmzie, and Tubi TV. 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 Piggy worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 18%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Piggy rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Piggy?

1 h 46 min

Piggy runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Piggy?

Critics18
Audiences42

Not quite. Audiences rate Piggy higher (42) than critics (18). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Piggy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Piggy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Piggy in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.