
The Rover
Fear the man with nothing left to lose.
Directed by David Michôd
Produced by Porchlight Films, Screen Australia
A bleak, slow-burn neo-western about survival and desperation in a collapsed world, where two damaged men form a fragile bond amid violence and moral decay.
Ten years after a severe economic collapse in the western world, lawlessness reigns and life is cheap. Eric is a lone drifter, and his car is his only possession. When a gang steals it, Eric comes across the injured Rey, left behind by the car thieves. The pair form an unlikely and uneasy alliance.
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Is The Rover easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Does The Rover end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Rover sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is The Rover violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is The Rover scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
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Like The Rover
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Rover
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Rover, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Rover, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Rover, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































