God's Creatures

R

Released Sep 30, 2022

1h 40m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community in this tense, sweepingly emotional epic.

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Critics Consensus

Painfully raw yet rewarding, God's Creatures explores the limits of a mother's love with an outstanding Emily Watson leading the way.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Well-meaning but dourly rote...

Rated: 3/5

Apr 2, 2023

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

[Mescal] and Watson are screen icons and we shouldn’t need reminding that while he’s in his prime, so is she.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 31, 2023

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Most remarkably, the film is the feature debut of two American directors, Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer, who bring a laser-sharp outsider’s perspective to well-trodden material.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 30, 2023

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B.L. Panther

Paste Magazine

God’s Creatures dares to suggest that breaks from the system are the only effective treatment against repeat offenses. It’s about the harsh measures individuals must take to protect the delicate balance of their ecology.

Rated: A-

Oct 2, 2023

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Stephanie Bunbury

Deadline Hollywood Daily

A quietly gloomy story of modest people, but told with majesty.

Sep 19, 2023

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Christopher Connor

Movie Marker Magazine

Gods Creatures is a dark, moody film with Mescal sure to be one of the main draws. The performances help it stand out, but there are some issues with its tonal jumps and overbearing score.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 7, 2023

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Frank L

Tight movie. Great acting and story. Tension on the tens!! Only challenge was some audio clarity. Partly attributed to accents, maybe the theater, but I think some recording imperfections too.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/06/22

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SUSAN F

The acting was very good and the sound and cinematography helped create an atmosphere of mystery and emotion. Very well done by the directors.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/04/22

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dave d

The tension builds and nothing really happens and then it happens too quickly in God's Creatures. It's a feature to miss. There are strong performances and beautiful scenery, but the climax is accompanied by 20 minutes of explanation. A frustrating Irish tale of woe. Final Score: 4/10

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/29/24

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Jason B

A dreary tale of working class Irish costal life where a mother makes a serious but reflexive mistake to protect her son, which quickly becomes a burden she has to bare. Overall a somewhat dark and somber film but a good one. Not over long and to the point.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Evgeny S

I didn't find it boring nor particularly engaging, but I was left with a feeling that at the very end of the picture they all suddenly decided to give up. Especially the screenwriter.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/22/23

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Jed I

5.0/10 — "Poor"/"Inferior"/"Amateurish"

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/01/23

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Anna Rose Holmer

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Aileen O'Hara

Paul Mescal

Brian O'Hara

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Sarah Murphy

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Synopsis

In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community in this tense, sweepingly emotional epic.

Director: Saela Davis, Anna Rose Holmer
Producer: Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly
Screenwriter: Shane Crowley, Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Nine Daughters, A24, WRAP Fund, Screen Ireland, BBC Film
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 30, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 30, 2022
Runtime: 1h 40m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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