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Avarice

Avarice

2021
Drama
8 min
8 / 10
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Near the end of the 19th century, two men – a young missionary and a seasoned miner are opposed against each other as they fight over a fortune.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Brodie McCuskey
Starring
Kye Stanely / Mark Adams

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Avarice’ presents a compelling moral quandary through its central conflict between a devout missionary and a pragmatic miner, both vying for a significant fortune. Kye Stanely and Mark Adams deliver solid performances, embodying their characters’ opposing philosophies with…

C
Caspian Thorne
Mar 29, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The clash of ideals and ambition in 'Avarice,' set against a late 19th-century backdrop, struggles to find a compelling rhythm. Kye Stanely's missionary feels a touch too green, and Mark Adams' miner, while capable, treads familiar territory. The…

B
Beatrice Holloway
Mar 29, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

‘Avarice’ offers a potent, if somber, look at human nature when faced with the allure of riches. The central dynamic between Kye Stanely’s idealistic missionary and Mark Adams’ world-weary miner is the engine of this late 19th-century drama.…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 29, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Avarice,' the predictable collision course between a young missionary and an old miner over a buried treasure feels well-worn, yet the performances lend it some much needed grit. Mark Adams embodies the hardened prospector with a weary…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A period piece grappling with timeless human failings, 'Avarice' presents a stark duel between faith and fortune. Kye Stanely’s portrayal of the earnest missionary offers a compelling counterpoint to Mark Adams’ gruff, experienced miner. The film’s tone is…

FAQs

'Avarice' delves into the potent themes of greed and desperation, particularly as they relate to the pursuit of wealth. The film contrasts the moral compass of a young missionary with the pragmatic, perhaps cynical, outlook of a seasoned miner. Their inevitable conflict over a fortune highlights how avarice can drive individuals to extreme measures, regardless of their background or purported beliefs, set against the backdrop of a bygone era.