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Upstream Color (2013)

โ€œYou can force your story's shape, but the color will always bloom upstream.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 830 votes 1h 36m nr DramaScience-fiction

#178 of 284 films from 2013 #3143 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Shane Carruth ยท Written by Shane Carruth

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Overview

A man and woman are drawn together, entangled in the lifecycle of an ageless organism. Identity becomes an illusion as they struggle to assemble the loose fragments of wrecked lives.

Cast

Amy Seimetzas Kris
Shane Carruthas Jeff
Andrew Sensenigas The Sampler
Thiago Martinsas Thief
Carolyn Kingas Wife
Mollie Milliganas Maggie
Myles McGeeas Monty
Ashton Miramontesas Lucas
Andreon Watsonas Peter
Frank Mosleyas Husband
John Walpoleas Bank Investigator
Kerry McCormickas OBGYN
Marco Antonio Rodriguezas MRI Tech
Brina Palenciaas Woman in Club

Facts

Release dateApril 5, 2013
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000
Box office$444,098 (4.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt2084989

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PrimerPrimer2004 ยท โ˜… 6.8 ยท 1h 17m

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Questions

How long is Upstream Color?
Upstream Color runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Upstream Color worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 830 votes, which places it #178 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 38%) and #3143 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Upstream Color?
Upstream Color was directed by Shane Carruth. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Primer (2004).
Who stars in Upstream Color?
Amy Seimetz as Kris; Shane Carruth as Jeff; Andrew Sensenig as The Sampler; Thiago Martins as Thief; Carolyn King as Wife; Mollie Milligan as Maggie.
What is Upstream Color rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Upstream Color?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/191875.

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