The Old Oak

2023·Movie
1h 53min
81
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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The Old Oak fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

It's not where you're from, it's what you bring.

A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community.
Social RealismCommunity DramaRefugee CrisisSmall-Town ConflictWorking-Class LifeEmpathy & ConnectionPub CultureBleak but Hopeful

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Old Oak

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Old Oak legally?

The Old Oak is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 The Old Oak worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Old Oak?

1 h 53 min

The Old Oak runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Old Oak?

Critics91
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The Old Oak higher (91) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Old Oak in?

EnglishDutchArabic

It was made in English, with some Dutch, Arabic. Produced in Belgium, France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Old Oak?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Old Oak in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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