Harpoon
Seen it?2019 | 82 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Rivalries, dark secrets, and sexual tension emerge when three best friends find themselves stranded on a yacht in the middle of the ocean under suspicious circumstances.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Grant
- Munro ChambersJonah
- Emily TyraSasha
- Chris GrayRichard
- Brett GelmanNarrator
- Kurtis David HarderBoat Castaway
- Rob Grant
- Michael Peterson
- Robert Spina
- Ron Webber