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The White River Kid
The White River Kid

The White River Kid

January 1, 1999
1h 39m
Comedy
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
48/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

Two con men are traveling through the American South when they are held hostage by a serial killer who is running from the authorities.

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Details

Director
Arne Glimcher
Cast
Bob Hoskins, Antonio Banderas, Ellen Barkin, Wes Bentley, Kim Dickens, Swoosie Kurtz, Beau Bridges, Randy Travis, Michael Massee, Chad Lindberg
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Production
St. Mortimer Productions Inc., Franchise Pictures

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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