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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

2024·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
Zambian Family DramaBuried SecretsFuneral ProceedingsMystery and IntrigueMiddle-Class FamilyContemporary SettingCharacter-DrivenEmotional Unveiling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream On Becoming a Guinea Fowl legally?

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?

1 h 39 min

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?

Critics94
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate On Becoming a Guinea Fowl higher (94) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl in?

EnglishNyanja

It was made in English, with some Nyanja. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for On Becoming a Guinea Fowl in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.