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Pig (2021)

Film · 1h 32m · Rated R

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A solitary truffle hunter navigates the gritty Portland underworld to reclaim his stolen, beloved foraging pig.

Melancholy and intimate. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.

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Pig parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: strong violence and some strong language.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None flagged
It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Pig scary?
No. Pig is not a scary watch.
How gory is Pig?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Pig rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is an R, with strong violence and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Pig about?

A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregon wilderness must visit Portland to find the mysterious person who stole his beloved foraging pig.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.

Cast and crew

Directed byMichael Sarnoski
StarringNicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin, Nina Belforte, Gretchen Corbett, Dalene Young

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