Low Tide

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Low Tide

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2019

1h 26m

Drama

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When teenager Alan and his younger brother find a bag of gold coins in a dead man's island home, they try to hide it from their friends -- but one of them, suspicious and violently unpredictable, is willing to do anything to get the money.

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Critics Consensus

While familiar and uneven at times, Low Tide is an atmospheric coming-of-age yarn lifted by strong performances from its young cast and a firm directorial hand from newcomer Kevin McMullin.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Oct 6, 2019

2.5/4

If not a great movie, it's just good enough to make me curious to see what the filmmaker has up his sleeve next. More importantly, it helps make his thoughtfully meditative debut worthy of a look.

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Peter Debruge

Variety

Oct 5, 2019

Kevin McMullin channels the feel of Stephen King's 'Stand by Me,' along with various noir-toned '80s films, in this coming-of-age thriller.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Oct 4, 2019

3/4

A confident debut.

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

Jun 4, 2022

6/10

Without the strong filmmaking behind it, the film would be nowhere near as engaging as it is.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Jul 12, 2020

Low Tide is a crime thriller, but the movie is also a compelling look at how these boys make decisions that will have a profound effect on the type the men that they will become.

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Isaac Feldberg

Fortune

Nov 21, 2019

It's a film that doesn't overstay its welcome but never really announces itself either.

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Joe Q

@Irresponsible Mar 15, 2026

I really enjoyed this film.

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Maxsuel S

@Maxine191 Jan 4, 2026

Um filme que sinceramente vale a pena se assistir,com um roteiro simples e fácil de entender, atuação impecável e uma reviravolta muito chocante,merecia um reconhecimento maior,e para quem gosta bastante de filmes com vibe praiana recomendo bastante.

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Eli B

@RT85540821 Mar 3, 2024

Low Tide is not an entirely forgettable experience. The movie's visual style, and performances from Keean Johnson and Shea Whigham, offer fleeting glimpses of promise. However, it ultimately fails to capitalize on that same potential, succumbing to a derivative plot and uninspired character decisions. A deep cut in the A24 catalog worth seeing for fans of the studio. Full review: https://cinephilecorner.com/reviews/low-tide-movie-2019/

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KB B

@Okbullard Dec 11, 2023

It was an engaging film with drama and a decent plot. It was a little predictable but still worth the watch.

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davidson i

@RT25224971 Apr 15, 2023

outstanding slow grind under the radar film. Loved it.

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Mar 13, 2021

Low budget movie with great young actors and a cleverly written script.

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Synopsis

When teenager Alan and his younger brother find a bag of gold coins in a dead man's island home, they try to hide it from their friends -- but one of them, suspicious and violently unpredictable, is willing to do anything to get the money.

Director: Kevin McMullin
Producer: Rian Cahill, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Brendan McHugh, Richard Peete, Kevin Rowe
Screenwriter: Kevin McMullin
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Head Gear Films, Neighborhood Watch, Automatik Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Teen Drug Use|Some Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 4, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2019
Runtime: 1h 26m

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