How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Seen it?2023 | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 97K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Goldhaber
- Ariela BarerXochitl
- Kristine FrosethRowan
- Lukas GageLogan
- Forrest GoodluckMichael
- Sasha LaneTheo
- Jayme LawsonAlisha
- Marcus ScribnerShawn
- Jake WearyDwayne
- Irene BedardJoanna
- Olive Jane LorraineKatie