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A Violent Separation

A Violent Separation

Crime · Thriller · 2019

1983. In a quiet Midwestern town, a young deputy covers up a murder at the hands of his brother triggering a series of events that sends them and the victim's family towards a shattering climax.

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A Violent Separation

“Nothing loves you like your own flesh and blood”

2019 Crime · Thriller 1h 46m

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7.0 / 10

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1983. In a quiet Midwestern town, a young deputy covers up a murder at the hands of his brother triggering a series of events that sends them and the victim's family towards a shattering climax.

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Directed by

Kevin Goetz · Michael Goetz

Written by

Michael Arkof

Alycia Debnam-Carey

Alycia Debnam-Carey

Frances Campbell

Brenton Thwaites

Brenton Thwaites

Norman Young

Claire Holt

Claire Holt

Abbey Campbell

Ben Robson

Ben Robson

Ray Young

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Ed Quinn

Francesca Eastwood

Francesca Eastwood

El Camino

Gerald McRaney

Gerald McRaney

Tom Campbell

Court is in session

Put A Violent Separation on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.