What is Black Snake Moan like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Black Snake Moan as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Black Snake Moan violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Black Snake Moan as moderate.

Which films are like Black Snake Moan?

Films with a similar feel include Crazy Heart, Mud, and The Cooler.

How long is Black Snake Moan?

Black Snake Moan runs 116 minutes.

Where can I watch Black Snake Moan?

In United States, Black Snake Moan streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.

Black Snake Moan

Name: Black Snake Moan
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006-12-31
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 6.800000190734863
Cast: Christina Ricci, Samuel L. Jackson, Justin Timberlake, S. Epatha Merkerson, John Cothran

2006116 min★ 6.8

Drama

A damaged bluesman takes an extreme, compassionate stand to help a traumatized young woman and her troubled lover reclaim their lives.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Measured
Intensity: Strong
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: Moderate

provocative
brooding
intense
serious movie night
blues listening night

What critics said

Critics broadly found that uninhibited performances, skillful direction, and a strong blues soundtrack elevate an outlandish premise, though overall responses were mixed.

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

Lazarus uses blues music to teach and emotionally guide Rae while confronting his own crisis.
The film builds its drama around Rae's abuse, captivity, sexuality, and Lazarus's forceful intervention in rural Tennessee.
The rural Tennessee community functions as a pressure-filled environment of trauma, gossip, violence, and fragile resilience.
Lazarus offers Rae fatherly guidance and becomes a stabilizing force for Rae and Ronnie.

Films like Black Snake Moan, and why

Crazy Heart
shares southern gothic atmosphere, troubled characters, music-centered drama, and abrasive emotional intensity
Mud
shares dysfunctional family themes, rural American setting, trauma, and difficult redemption arcs
The Cooler
shares confrontational southern drama, sexual trauma, volatile relationships, and powerful performances

Movie Details

Director: Craig Brewer
Release Date: 2006-12-31
Runtime: 116 min
Rating: 6.8 / 10 (1010)

Cast

Christina Ricci
Samuel L. Jackson
Justin Timberlake
S. Epatha Merkerson
John Cothran
David Banner
Michael Raymond-James
Adriane Lenox
Kim Richards
Neimus K. Williams

Where to watch in United States

Streaming: Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Black Snake Moan about?: A damaged bluesman takes an extreme, compassionate stand to help a traumatized young woman and her troubled lover reclaim their lives.
What is Black Snake Moan like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Black Snake Moan as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Black Snake Moan violent?: Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Black Snake Moan as moderate.
What did critics think of Black Snake Moan?: Critics broadly found that uninhibited performances, skillful direction, and a strong blues soundtrack elevate an outlandish premise, though overall responses were mixed.
Which films are like Black Snake Moan?: Films with a similar feel include Crazy Heart, Mud, and The Cooler.
How long is Black Snake Moan?: Black Snake Moan runs 116 minutes.
Where can I watch Black Snake Moan?: In United States, Black Snake Moan streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.

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