The Wall

2012·Movie
1h 44min·NR
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic678.5Rotten Tomatoes76%69%

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The Wall fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Inside everyone lies a truth only the wilderness can reveal.

A woman inexplicably finds herself cut off from all human contact when an invisible, unyielding wall suddenly surrounds the countryside. Accompanied by her loyal dog Lynx, she becomes immersed in a world untouched by civilization and ruled by the laws of nature.
Survivalist DramaPsychological IsolationExistential MysteryNature vs. HumanityBleak Philosophical UndertonesAustrian CinemaIntrospective Character StudyAtmospheric TensionVisually Striking

Crew

Directed by:
Natalie Schwager, Katharina Riedler, Julian Pölsler
Written by:
Marlen Haushofer, Julian Pölsler
Produced by:
Rainer Kölmel, Bruno Wagner, Antonin Svoboda
Composed by:
Max Bauer, Uwe Kirbach, Christian Bischoff

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Wall

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Where can I stream The Wall legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVPhiloBrewThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreeFandor

The Wall is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Brew, and Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wall worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wall rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Wall?

1 h 44 min

The Wall runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wall?

Critics72
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see The Wall much the same way.

What language is The Wall in?

GermanEnglish

It was made in German, with some English. Produced in Austria, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Wall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wall in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wall use?

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TV Tropes lists 255 storytelling tropes for The Wall, including Divided We Fall, Miniscule Rocking, Celebrity is Overrated.

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