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Detour
Detour

Detour

January 20, 2017
1h 37m
Thriller
Action
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
63/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

A young law student, grieving for his dying mother, struggles to decide whether he should kill his unfaithful step-father.

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Details

Director
Christopher Smith
Cast
Tye Sheridan, Bel Powley, Emory Cohen, Stephen Moyer, John Lynch, Jared Abrahamson, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Deon Lotz, Reine Swart, Tamer Burjaq
Release Date
January 20, 2017
Production
Metrol Technology, Head Gear Films, Kreo Films, Bankside Films, Dan Films, Newscope Films

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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