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Badland 2007

Status
Released
Runtime
165 minutes
Director
Francesco Lucente
Network
Badland Corporation
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 14 votes Drama Released
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★ 6.4/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Badland" (2007). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
2007
Status
Released
Runtime
165 minutes
Release date
Nov 30, 2007
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Badland Corporation
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$25,309
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 14 votes
Episode runtime
~165 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Badland Corporation
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Overview

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Badland" (2007).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions/guesses (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Badland
Year: 2007
Release Date: 11/30/2007 (US)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2h 45m
Director/Writer: Francesco Lucente
Cast: Jamie Draven (Jerry), Grace Fulton, Vinessa Shaw (Nora), Chandra West, Joe Morton.
Protagonist: Jerry, an Iraq War veteran living on the Great Plains, presumably South Dakota.
Plot details:
Jerry was an idealist during the first Gulf War.
Later deployed to Iraq as an older man and father of three.
Embittered by broken promises and unfulfilled desires.
Transformed by horrors from combat.
Lives in poverty.
Children are afraid of him.
Wife, Nora, is unsympathetic and unhappy.
Jerry discovers Nora has betrayed him.
His anger and despair drive him

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Should you watch it?

“A disillusioned Gulf War veteran returns home to a fractured family life and spiraling personal despair.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores the psychological toll of multiple combat deployments on a family man.
  • Features a central performance by Jamie Draven as the embittered veteran Jerry.
  • Examines the intersection of military service, poverty, and personal betrayal.
Keep in mind
  • The film depicts heavy themes of domestic despair and irreversible violent acts.

Watch it if you are interested in character-driven dramas that explore the long-term psychological consequences of war.

The film maintains a somber, intense tone with a deliberate, heavy pace that deals with mature themes of trauma and domestic conflict.

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Is Badland worth watching?

It is a suitable choice for viewers who appreciate serious, character-focused dramas about the psychological aftermath of military service.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a total runtime of two hours and forty-five minutes.

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Availability varies by region and platform; viewers should check their local streaming services or the movie's official page on The Movie Database for current options.

Is this the same film as the 2019 Western titled Badland?

No, the 2007 drama starring Jamie Draven is a distinct production from the 2019 Western film directed by Justin Lee.

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