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The Scent of Rain & Lightning

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
885
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POPULARITY
31,824
2,505
Bonnie Bedelia, Maggie Grace, and Maika Monroe in The Scent of Rain & Lightning (2017)
DramaMysteryWestern
A young woman investigates the murder of her parents when rumors suggest the man convicted of the crime may not be the killer after all.A young woman investigates the murder of her parents when rumors suggest the man convicted of the crime may not be the killer after all.A young woman investigates the murder of her parents when rumors suggest the man convicted of the crime may not be the killer after all.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
885
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
31,824
2,505
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Blake Robbins
    • Writers
      • Nancy Pickard(novel)
      • Casey Twenter(screenplay)
      • Jeff Robison(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Brad Carter
      • Maika Monroe
      • Chaz Wood
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Blake Robbins
    • Writers
      • Nancy Pickard(novel)
      • Casey Twenter(screenplay)
      • Jeff Robison(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Brad Carter
      • Maika Monroe
      • Chaz Wood
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    • 14User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Brad Carter
    Brad Carter
    • Billy Croyle
    Maika Monroe
    Maika Monroe
    • Jody Linder
    Chaz Wood
    • Red
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Hugh 'Senior' Linder
    Mark Webber
    Mark Webber
    • Chase Linder
    Aaron Poole
    Aaron Poole
    • Meryl Tapper
    Logan Miller
    Logan Miller
    • Colin Croyle
    Blake Robbins
    Blake Robbins
    • Sheriff Don Phelps
    Bonnie Bedelia
    Bonnie Bedelia
    • Annabelle Linder
    Sarah Noble Peck
    Sarah Noble Peck
    • Belle Linder
    Meg Crosbie
    Meg Crosbie
    • Young Jody Linder
    Kassia Conway
    Kassia Conway
    • Valentine Croyle
    Eric Starkey
    Eric Starkey
    • Bailey
    Maggie Grace
    Maggie Grace
    • Laurie Linder
    Justin Chatwin
    Justin Chatwin
    • Hugh Jay Linder
    Joey Bicicchi
    Joey Bicicchi
    • Lead Thug
    Angela Startz
    Angela Startz
    • Emergency Room Nurse
    Jackson A. Dunn
    Jackson A. Dunn
    • Young Colin Croyle
    • Director
      • Blake Robbins
    • Writers
      • Nancy Pickard(novel)
      • Casey Twenter(screenplay)
      • Jeff Robison(screenplay)
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    9/10
    modern slow-burn western thriller with intriguing characters
    The Scent of Rain and Lightning made some interesting decisions: a non-linear story line, understated colors, and a list of characters that you both related to and suspected of murder. By the time the main character unravels the story of her parents' deaths, she realizes that no one is all good or bad, that people make mistakes and that some of those choices lead to dire consequences. This is no old-time western where the bad guy rides in with his black hat so you know who "done" it. The story unravels, going back and forth from past to present, keeping you engaged and guessing. I think this choice by the director was brilliant, and it keeps the audience in a semi-state of uncertainty--as soon as you think you've figured it out, guess again. I saw this movie with my husband, who normally likes easy and entertaining, but he found it as intriguing as I did, and I prefer movies that leave me with something to chew on afterwards. The casting had depth and allowed for the whole movie to work instead of revolving around a few major characters; it definitely felt like an ensemble. If you liked Hell or High Water, you'll like this film.
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    • angelajeby
    • Apr 28, 2017

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2018 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Запах дождя и молнии
    • Filming locations
      • Oklahoma, USA
    • Production companies
      • KP's Remain
      • No Coast Entertainment
      • Gerson Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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