Stillwater
By Tom McCarthy
2021
Drama / Crime
2h19
Synopsis
Bill Baker, an American oil-rig roughneck from Oklahoma, travels to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter, Allison, who is in prison for a murder she claims she did not commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system, Bill builds a new life for himself in France as he makes it his personal mission to exonerate his daughter.
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Community Reviews
Viewers find 'Stillwater' a gripping blend of drama and thriller, with Matt Damon's portrayal of a determined father resonating deeply. The film's setting in Marseille adds a unique cultural layer, enhancing the narrative of a father's relentless quest to prove his daughter's innocence. Relationships, particularly with local characters, enrich the storyline, though some find the pacing slow and the ending lacking in clarity.
👍 Cultural contrasts and deep relationships enhance the narrative.
👎 Some viewers find the pacing slow and the ending unclear.
