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Damage

1992·Movie
1h 51min·R

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Your score

Damage fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingYou're watching with family

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About

Desire... Deceit... Destiny...

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.
Intense Erotic DramaForbidden RomancePsychological DescentPolitical ScandalFamily TragedyBleak & SomberCharacter StudySlow Burn ThrillerObsessive Love

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Damage

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Damage legally?

You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Damage worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Damage rated?

RSexual contentNudityStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, nudity, and strong language.

How long is Damage?

1 h 51 min

Damage runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Damage?

Critics76
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Damage much the same way.

Was Damage a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$31 million

Yes. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Damage in?

EnglishFrenchGermanItalian

It was made in English, with some French, German, Italian. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Damage?

45AEATAUBEBRCHCLCODEDKEGESFIFJ+31

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Damage in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Damage use?

Curb Stomp CushionI Was Young and Needed the MoneyAffably EvilMean BossFinishing MoveCharacterization Marches OnCovered in Scars20 Minutes into the PastThou Shalt Not KillScary TeethJerk with a Heart of GoldFight Clubbingand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Damage, including Curb Stomp Cushion, I Was Young and Needed the Money, Affably Evil.