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The Baker

The Baker

Action · Drama · Crime · 2023

A quiet, stoic man, lives a monk-like existence in self-imposed exile. When his estranged son is killed in a drug deal gone bad, he is left to look after a granddaughter he never knew existed, and he is forced back into a life he tried to put behind him.

Movie details

The Baker

“Careful who you cross.”

2023 Action · Drama · Crime 1h 40m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

A quiet, stoic man, lives a monk-like existence in self-imposed exile. When his estranged son is killed in a drug deal gone bad, he is left to look after a granddaughter he never knew existed, and he is forced back into a life he tried to put behind him.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Baker?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Jonathan Sobol

Written by

Thomas Michael · Paolo Mancini

Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman

Pappi

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Vic

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Merchant

Joel David Moore

Joel David Moore

Peter

Emma Ho

Emma Ho

Delfi

Samantha Kaine

Samantha Kaine

Det. Weintrager

Dax Ravina

Dax Ravina

Milky

Court is in session

Put The Baker on trial.

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

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.