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The Channel

2023 · 101 min

A gritty, fast-paced crime thriller that keeps you on edge with shootouts and chases, while a thread of loyalty and sacrifice runs beneath the violence.

Directed by
William Kaufman
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Overview
After their bank heist goes wrong, a desperate criminal, his out-of-control brother, and their motley crew of ex-marines must escape New Orleans, United States.

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Directed by
William Kaufman
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
relentless, 4 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • betrayal
  • survival
  • family
  • loyalty
Places
  • big city
  • suburbs
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension8
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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