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Ordinary People

2009·Movie
1h 20min

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, war, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The story of a soldier faced with mission of executing prisoners in an unspecified place and time. The film follows a hot summer day in the life of Džoni, a twenty-year-old recruit, who is sent to an abandoned farm on an unknown mission. The soldiers wait to battle unnamed terrorists, but instead, a bus full of prisoners arrives to the barracks. The commander orders the soldiers to execute the prisoners. At first, Džoni is shocked by the cruel killings, but as more prisoners arrive, he begins to enjoy the executions.
War CrimesMoral DegradationPsychological HorrorDehumanizationBanal EvilMilitary EthicsContemporary WarfareBrutal Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ordinary People legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ordinary People worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ordinary People rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ordinary People?

1 h 20 min

Ordinary People runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is Ordinary People in?

Serbian

It was made in Serbian. Produced in France, Netherlands, Serbia, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch Ordinary People?

2FRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ordinary People in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ordinary People use?

Grief-Induced SplitIce QueenFatal FlawColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceThe ChessmasterDoting ParentPosthumous CharacterAlways Someone BetterSuburbiaThe Film of the BookOscar BaitLeitmotifand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for Ordinary People, including Grief-Induced Split, Ice Queen, Fatal Flaw.