The Servant

2023·Movie
1h 51min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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The Servant fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Domestic service worker Lera is accused of a crime. In a cell in the premises of a Civil Guard barracks, she meets Mihaela and Julia, two prostitutes with whom she shares the story of Santa Vicenta María, founder of the Religious of Mary Immaculate, which she says saved her life.
Gritty Crime DramaSocial CommentarySpiritual ThemesCharacter InterrogationTense & ConfinedPsychological ExplorationReligious AllegoryDialogue-DrivenPower Dynamics

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Servant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Servant legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for The Servant in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is The Servant worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Servant rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Servant?

1 h 51 min

The Servant runs 1 h 51 min.

Is The Servant based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Servant?

Critics100
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate The Servant higher (100) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Servant in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Servant?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Servant in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Servant use?

Men Can't Keep HouseWounded Gazelle GambitRule of SymbolismHomoerotic SubtextFoilDescent into AddictionAntagonist TitleNo Hero to His ValetPrecision F-StrikeThe AlcoholicHitler CamFilm of the Bookand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Servant, including Men Can't Keep House, Wounded Gazelle Gambit, Rule of Symbolism.

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