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Things Behind the Sun

2001·Movie
2h 0min
76
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

Sex, drugs and a lost soul.

A young music journalist's dark memories are awakened when he goes to interview a female rock singer, and both are forced to confront troubling secrets from their pasts.
Psychological DramaMusic JournalistFemale Rock SingerTroubling SecretsDark MemoriesPast TraumaCharacter-DrivenIntenseMelancholy

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Is Things Behind the Sun worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Things Behind the Sun rated?

Suicide themesSexual content

Content advisories: suicide themes and sexual content.

How long is Things Behind the Sun?

2 h 0 min

Things Behind the Sun runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Things Behind the Sun?

Critics100
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Things Behind the Sun higher (100) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Things Behind the Sun in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Things Behind the Sun?

4AUDEIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Things Behind the Sun in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.