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The Retrieval (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

The Retrieval (2014) movie poster

The Retrieval is a 2014 drama western directed by Chris Eska. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $50,257 worldwide. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Kanopy and Kino Film Collection, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
worldwide gross
$50.3K
Metascore
75
The Retrieval (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Chris Eska
Genres
Drama , History , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Retrieval About?

The premise of The Retrieval without spoilers.

During the American Civil War, a teenage boy’s life takes an unexpected turn when he’s tasked by a bounty hunting group to infiltrate the Underground Railroad. His mission is complicated when he develops a surprising connection with a fugitive he’s meant to capture. Torn between duty and conscience, Will is forced to face the brutal realities of slavery and make a difficult decision with far-reaching consequences for himself and those around him.

Where to watch

Where to Watch The Retrieval

Stream it on Kanopy and Kino Film Collection, or rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of The Retrieval

Directed by Chris Eska.

Ratings

The Retrieval Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Retrieval 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

Box office

The Retrieval Box Office

The Retrieval grossed $50,257 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$50.3K

US & Canada
$50.3K
Videos

The Retrieval Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Retrieval.

The Retrieval (Official Trailer)

Seen The Retrieval?

FAQ

The Retrieval FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Retrieval, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Retrieval?

The Retrieval runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Retrieval released?

The Retrieval was released on April 2, 2014.

Who directed The Retrieval?

The Retrieval was directed by Chris Eska.

More films by Chris Eska

Where can I watch The Retrieval?

In the US, The Retrieval is streaming on Kanopy and Kino Film Collection and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Retrieval make at the box office?

The Retrieval grossed $50,257 worldwide.

How is The Retrieval rated?

The Retrieval has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does The Retrieval have a post-credit scene?

No. The Retrieval has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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