Gimly
5/10Maybe more **tried** than **true**, but _Galvestone_ is fine. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
Reviewed on January 20, 2019
Galveston(2018)
Hell is real
6.1(561)1h 31m2018-10-10
Thriller
Galveston Synopsis
After a violent encounter, Roy finds Rocky and sees something in her eyes that prompts a fateful decision. He takes her with him as he flees to Galveston, an action as ill-advised as it is inescapable.
Galveston (2018) is a thriller film directed by Mélanie Laurent, released on October 10, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ben Foster, Elle Fanning, Beau Bridges and Lili Reinhart. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 561 ratings.
- Director:
- Mélanie Laurent
- Writers:
- Nic Pizzolatto, Nic Pizzolatto
- Producers:
- Tyler Davidson
- Cinematographer:
- Arnaud Potier
- Composer:
- Marc Chouarain
- Production:
- Jean Doumanian Productions, Low Spark Films
- Status:
- Released
Galveston (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Galveston before you stream it.
Galveston Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Foster
as Roy Cady
Elle Fanning
as Rocky
Beau Bridges
as Stan Ptitko
Lili Reinhart
as Older Tiffany
Adepero Oduye
as Loraine
Robert Aramayo
as Tray
María Valverde
as Carmen
C.K. McFarland
as Nancy
Michael Ray Escamilla
as Angelo
Jeffrey Grover
as Doctor Finelli
Rob Steinberg
as Snowbarger
Jimmie Lee Sessoms
as First Man
Key crew
Directed by Mélanie Laurent, written by Nic Pizzolatto and Nic Pizzolatto, produced by Tyler Davidson.
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Galveston Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 561 ratings.
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5/10Galveston has some very strong moments but it's slow pace and uneventful plot make for an experience that flip flops between gripping crime thriller and tedious melodrama. Mélanie Laurent shows that she can have a great future as a director if she can just overcome the tendency to present clichés as self-serious original storytelling. Ben Foster and Elle Fanning are good as always, even when their characters don't…
Reviewed on March 9, 2019
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Galveston – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Galveston online?
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Galveston (2018) is available to stream on Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Galveston?
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The main cast of Galveston (2018) includes Ben Foster, Elle Fanning, Beau Bridges, Lili Reinhart and Adepero Oduye. The film was directed by Mélanie Laurent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Galveston released?
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Galveston was released on October 10, 2018 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Galveston worth watching?
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Galveston (2018) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 561 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Galveston?
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Yes. The official Galveston trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.