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A Violent Separation

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
2.2K
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Alycia Debnam-Carey, Claire Holt, Brenton Thwaites, and Ben Robson in A Violent Separation (2019)
In a quiet midwestern town, a deputy named Norman Young is faced with an impossible decision; arrest his older brother Ray for murder or help him cover it up. Norman chooses family. As the ensuing investigation withers, neither of the brothers are prepared for the weight of their guilt or how that guilt will strain their loyalty to each other when a passionate romance blossoms between Norman and the victim's younger sister, Frances. Family bonds are tested as  impossible choices must be made to protect the ones they love.
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Two brothers struggle with a terrible truth behind a tragedy that aims to tear three generations of a family apart.Two brothers struggle with a terrible truth behind a tragedy that aims to tear three generations of a family apart.Two brothers struggle with a terrible truth behind a tragedy that aims to tear three generations of a family apart.

  • Directors
    • Kevin Goetz
    • Michael Goetz
  • Writer
    • Michael Arkof
  • Stars
    • Creasey Gates
    • Ted Levine
    • Brenton Thwaites
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    2.2K
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    • Directors
      • Kevin Goetz
      • Michael Goetz
    • Writer
      • Michael Arkof
    • Stars
      • Creasey Gates
      • Ted Levine
      • Brenton Thwaites
    • 37User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Creasey Gates
    • Young Ray
    Ted Levine
    Ted Levine
    • Ed Quinn
    Brenton Thwaites
    Brenton Thwaites
    • Norman Young
    Ben Robson
    Ben Robson
    • Ray Young
    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Tom Campbell
    Alycia Debnam-Carey
    Alycia Debnam-Carey
    • Frances Campbell
    Claire Holt
    Claire Holt
    • Abbey Campbell
    Francesca Eastwood
    Francesca Eastwood
    • El Camino
    Michael Malarkey
    Michael Malarkey
    • Cinch Barton
    Izzy G.
    Izzy G.
    • Young Frances
    • (as Isabella Gaspersz)
    Peter Michael Goetz
    Peter Michael Goetz
    • Riley Jenkins
    Lynne Ashe
    Lynne Ashe
    • Patty
    Morley Nelson
    Morley Nelson
    • Shane
    Patrick Kirton
    Patrick Kirton
    • Priest
    Kim Collins
    • Bar Owner
    Cotton Yancey
    Cotton Yancey
    • Old Bob
    Silas Cooper
    • E.R.Doctor
    William McGovern
    William McGovern
    • Store Clerk
    • Directors
      • Kevin Goetz
      • Michael Goetz
    • Writer
      • Michael Arkof
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    7tdecarolis-89063

    Good film, puzzling continuity

    I enjoyed the movie. Decent plot, capable acting, a fine supporting role for Ted Levine. I did notice some discrepancies however that bothered me throughout. I watched it on TV where the brief synopsis said "in a small Montana town ...", so I was surprised that the license plate of a long-residing character was from Missouri. Also, the deputy's shoulder patch clearly has the outline of Texas on it. Why not Montana? Or Missouri? The ending credits say the film was shot in Louisiana. Where was the continuity person?
    10ShanoHepworth

    A Great Thriller

    I was excited to see this film for 1 reason mainly and thats because I love Alycia Debnam-Carey but it was a great film which I enjoyed from start to finish. My favorite genre in films is thriller the ones that keep you guessing and this was one of them I dont believe it was slow or boring I feel while watching it had an element of guessing work. I highly recommend if you havent seen it the actors were cool and did a good job and im so proud of Alycia herself for producing such masterpiece and also she looked beautiful.
    8Idahogirlx

    Loved the story minus the end!

    I actually really enjoyed this movie! Didn't know any of the actors besides Robson, who I knew from Animal Kingdom and liked his performance in the movie a lot. Was good to see him in a different role and thought it fit him perfectly. Also enjoyed the story, the location, and the characters were all interesting. So I basically loved everything until the end. Not gonna go into detail, watch it for yourself and get your own opinion. Its definitely a great story and movie is well done but the end was disappointing to me, they could have done more with it!
    7MINISuperCooper

    6.5 (so I rounded up)

    This is a pretty solid flick. It's not your typical thriller, and I feel like it falls more in the vein of Fargo. If you like Fargo, I'd say you'll like this movie as well. I'm not sure why the deputy's uniform has Texas on it when the movie seems to be set in Missouri? That's the only strange thing I saw, but maybe that had something to do with the county where it's set. The acting was impressive. Ted Levine was amazing, as he always seems to be. If you like artistic cinematography, there were a lot of impressive shots. Kudos to the director and cinematographer! It's one of those films that weighs on you after you watch it. It's a bit like watching a car wreck. You know things can't end well, but you keep watching anyway.
    10bripilar-41153

    Compelling!

    This movie has very fascinating dramatic story lines, amazing acting, especially from Alycia Debnam-Carey who was beautiful in this, and visually stunning. Most people don't know how hard it is to pull this off with only the limited resources and time this indie movie had and even for a big budget film it was truly very enjoyable! Definitely worth the watch!

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    • Trivia
      Claire Holt (Abbey), Alycia Debnam-Carey (Frances), and Brenton Thwaites (Norman) are all from Australia.
    • Goofs
      The "Sheriff's Dept." shoulder patches on Norm's uniform show the state of Texas, but all license plates (and even a map) show that the movie takes place in Missouri.

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    • Release date
      • May 17, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Насильственное разделение
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Catapult Entertainment Group
      • Cliffbrook Films
      • Needle's Eye Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
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