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  • By Hook or by Crook
  • Opened June 17, 2001 | Runtime:1 hr 35 min
  • By Hook or by Crook is a buddy film that chronicles three weeks in the life of a handsome, gender-bending, small-town butch with a nagging messiah-complex. Emotionally defeated since the death of her father, Shy (Silas Howard) heads to the big city Read More
  • Cast: Silas Howard, Harriet "Harry" Dodge, Stanya Kahn
  • Directors: Harriet "Harry" Dodge, Silas Howard
  • Genres: Road Movie, Comedy Drama, Romantic Drama, Crime Comedy, Gay & Lesbian Films, Crime, Romance

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By Hook or by Crook Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score 47 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 70
    The Onion A.V. Club |

    The lurching plot goes off the rails about two-thirds of the way through, when...

  • 60
    The New York Times | Dave Kehr

    The essential humanity of the characters shines through, giving face and form...

  • 50
    Boston Globe | Wesley Morris

    Not particularly good -- meaning navigable, remotely entertaining, pleasing to...

  • 50
    Film Threat | Merle Bertrand

    The kind of film that requires a lot of work and patience on behalf of the...

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