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The Damned Don't Cry

2023Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic68–

A tense, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Fatima-Zahra and her teenage son Selim move from place to place, forever trying to outrun the latest scandal she’s caught up in. When Selim discovers the truth about their past, Fatima-Zahra vows to make a fresh start. In Tangier, new opportunities promise the legitimacy they each crave but not without pushing the volatile mother-son relationship to the breaking point.

Feels like

  • Gritty Moroccan Drama
  • Intense Family Conflict
  • Coming-of-Age in Crisis
  • Social Realism
  • High-Stakes Tension
  • Powerful Ensemble Cast
  • Urban Decay & Survival
  • Psychological Depth
  • Cultural Specificity
  • Unflinching Violence

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Fyzal Boulifa
Written by
Fyzal Boulifa
Produced by
Clément Lepoutre, Gary Farkas, Karim Debbagh
Music by
Nadah El Shazly

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Facts

July 7, 2023 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content

Released
July 7, 2023
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Arabic
Also spoken
French
Made in
Belgium, France, Morocco
Budget
$2 million
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Every Man Has His Price, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Bittersweet Ending +9

  • Every Man Has His Price
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Love Triangle
  • Redemption Equals Death
  • How We Got Here
  • Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor
  • High-Class Call Girl
  • Abusive Parents
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Death of a Child
  • Femme Fatale

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Damned Don't Cry?"

Questions about The Damned Don't Cry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Damned Don't Cry?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Damned Don't Cry worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 68).

Is The Damned Don't Cry plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Damned Don't Cry in English?

ArabicFrench

No, it was made in Arabic, with some French.

What tropes does The Damned Don't Cry use?

Every Man Has His PriceVery Loosely Based on a True StoryBittersweet EndingLove TriangleRedemption Equals DeathHow We Got HereRich Suitor, Poor SuitorHigh-Class Call GirlAbusive ParentsBitch in Sheep's ClothingDeath of a ChildFemme Fataleand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Every Man Has His Price, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, and Bittersweet Ending.