O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Escaped convicts chase a whimsical treasure through the 1930s South, all while dodging a persistent lawman.
In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.
How intense is O Brother, Where Art Thou??
O Brother, Where Art Thou? has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What O Brother, Where Art Thou? feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalpulpycampyatmosphericdarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionBackgroundComfort watch
Where to stream O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? for you?
Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? scary?
No. O Brother, Where Art Thou? is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is O Brother, Where Art Thou??
O Brother, Where Art Thou? runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream O Brother, Where Art Thou??
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does O Brother, Where Art Thou? have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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