Straw Dogs
Seen it?2011 | 110 min | Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Cape Fear or Primetime, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A young couple moves to a quaint southern town. Soon their perfect getaway turns out to become a living hell when dark secrets and lethal passions spiral out of control.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 374K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rod Lurie
- James MarsdenDavid Sumner
- Kate BosworthAmy Sumner
- Alexander SkarsgårdCharlie Venner
- Dominic PurcellJeremy Niles
- Laz AlonsoDeputy John Burke
- Willa HollandJanice Heddon
- James WoodsTom Heddon
- Walton GogginsDaniel Niles
- Rhys CoiroNorman
- Billy LushChris