[1] It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.

[2] Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an 85% approval rating based on 46 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10.

The site's critical consensus reads, "Led by Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir's remarkable work in the starring role, The County is a David vs. Goliath story that speaks rousing truth to power.

"[3] The Guardian gave the film a 4/5 star rating calling it a "stirring drama" in their pick of the week feature.

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