Low Tide

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Low Tide

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Released Oct 4, 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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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

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.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 6, 2019

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Peter Debruge

Variety

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.

Oct 5, 2019

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

A confident debut.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 4, 2019

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

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

Rated: 6/10

Jun 4, 2022

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

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.

Jul 12, 2020

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Isaac Feldberg

Fortune

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

Nov 21, 2019

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Mick V

Pirate story, not bad.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/24

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Eli B

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/

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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KB B

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

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/11/23

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davidson i

outstanding slow grind under the radar film. Loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/23

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Stoner J

What a fantastic debut thriller/drama from McMullin, can't wait to see what's next in his repertoire. Kinda half coming of age teen flick but mostly paranoid thievery friend thriller, really good!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/13/21

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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.

Director: Kevin McMullin
Producer: Rian Cahill, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Brendan McHugh, Richard Peete, Kevin Rowe
Screenwriter: Kevin McMullin
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Automatik Entertainment, Head Gear Films, Neighborhood Watch
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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