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Rust and Bone

2012·Movie
2h 3min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic737.8Rotten Tomatoes81%80%
IMDb7.4Metacritic737.8Rotten Tomatoes81%80%

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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Put in charge of his young son, Ali leaves Belgium for Antibes to live with his sister and her husband as a family. Ali's bond with Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, grows deeper after Stephanie suffers a horrible accident.
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Crew

Directed by:
Jacques Audiard, Nathalie Vierny
Written by:
Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Craig Davidson
Produced by:
Jacques Audiard, Luc Dardenne, Pascal Caucheteux
Composed by:
Alexandre Desplat, Brigitte Taillandier, Frédéric Junqua

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rust and Bone

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Where can I stream Rust and Bone legally?

Hulu

Rust and Bone is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. 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 Rust and Bone worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rust and Bone rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Rust and Bone?

2 h 3 min

Rust and Bone runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rust and Bone?

Critics77
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Rust and Bone much the same way.

Was Rust and Bone a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$26 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Rust and Bone in?

FrenchPolishEnglish

It was made in French, with some Polish, English. Produced in France, Belgium, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Rust and Bone?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rust and Bone in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.