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Dissident

2026·Movie
1h 35min
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

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About

In 1960s Ukraine, at a time when many in the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc were re-evaluating the socialist system, Oleg is a former soldier in the Ukrainian Insurgent Army that fought against both Nazi Germany and the communist Soviet Union for Ukrainian independence during World War II. After an amnesty deal is reached, Oleg is released from prison camp and returns to Ukraine, where he tries but fails to find his place in peacetime society.
Post-War Historical DramaPsychological DisillusionmentPolitical PersecutionBleak & MelancholicCharacter StudyStruggle for IdentitySocial & Historical CommentaryHuman ResilienceSoviet-Era Ukraine

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Is Dissident worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dissident rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Dissident?

1 h 35 min

Dissident runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Dissident based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Dissident in?

Ukrainian

It was made in Ukrainian. Produced in Ukraine.