Rotten Tomatoes
Submit search Movies Tv shows RT App News Showtimes

Badsville

Play trailer Poster for Badsville 2017 1h 37m Mystery & Thriller Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
Tomatometer 4 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
The Badsville Kings gang gets ripped apart when its leader vows to put his life of crime behind him and leave town -- only to find that a member of the gang would do the unimaginable to stop him.
Watch on Fandango Stream Now

Where to Watch

Badsville

Critics Reviews

View More
Gayle MacDonald Globe and Mail Jan 26, 2018
3/4
Badsville's an ugly place, but the acting/directing chops in this indie film brighten it considerably. Go to Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Nov 30, 2017
Forget the cheapo title, "Badsville" is a powerful, deeply felt crime drama about letting go of the past and getting out of Dodge - before it's too late. Go to Full Review Jorge Ignacio Castillo The Canadian Crew Jan 27, 2020
3/5
Simone Cilio's score is rich and wide-ranging, perfect for the seedy mise-en-scene. Go to Full Review Carolyn Mauricette Cinema Axis May 16, 2019
Although it may seem to hit familiar notes, Badsville will surprise you with a tender and tragic story amidst a harsh backdrop. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View More
Dimpho S @RT18536277 May 17, 2026 I loved this film a lot.🥂 I absolutely recommend it. I'm glad lots of people are seeing it now and giving it the recognition it deserves. Have to say Benny's character is trouble tho😂, but Let's get the score to 90% people. Keep rating this film. Love, From South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️ See more Aug 4, 2022 The greatest 01 hour: and 37 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Nov 23, 2021 Brutal, unflinching. Hard to watch but exceptionally well done and on a shoestring budget. See more Mar 4, 2018 "Badsville" is a badass! And strikingly emotional. Surprising but ineveitable. See more Feb 7, 2018 An impactful, gritty film. Well shot with outstanding performances from the cast. See more Dec 1, 2017 The equivalent of a Lifetime movie for men. Well directed, but hits only very familiar notes. See more Read all reviews
Badsville

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING

Cast & Crew

View All

April Mullen

Director

Emilio Rivera

Lucky Lou

Robert Knepper

Mr. Gavin

Ian McLaren

Wink - A Badsville King

Benjamin Barrett

Benny - A Badsville King

Tamara Duarte

Suzy
View All

Badsville

A scene from "Badsville." A scene from "Badsville." A scene from "Badsville." A scene from "Badsville." A scene from "Badsville." A scene from "Badsville." A scene from "Badsville." A scene from "Badsville." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis The Badsville Kings gang gets ripped apart when its leader vows to put his life of crime behind him and leave town -- only to find that a member of the gang would do the unimaginable to stop him.
Director
April Mullen
Producer
David J. Phillips, Douglas Spain
Screenwriter
Ian McLaren, Benjamin Barrett
Distributor
Epic Pictures
Production Co
Phillm Productions
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 1, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 30, 2018
Runtime
1h 37m
Join The Newsletter Join The Newsletter Cookie Settings