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Redacted

2007·Movie
1h 30min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

War, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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Truth is the first casualty of war

A fictional documentary discusses the effects the Iraq war has had on soldiers and local people through interviews with members of an American military unit, the media, and local Iraqis.
Iraq WarFound FootagePsychological TraumaMoral DegradationAnti-WarSocial CommentaryBleakViolentDisturbing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Redacted

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Where can I stream Redacted legally?

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

Is Redacted worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Redacted rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Redacted?

1 h 30 min

Redacted runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Redacted?

Critics48
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Redacted higher (56) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Redacted a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$782,102

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $782,102 worldwide, 16% of its budget.

What language is Redacted in?

EnglishGermanArabicFrench

It was made in English, with some German, Arabic, French. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Redacted?

55ADALARATAUBABEBGBOBRCACLCOCR+41

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Redacted in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Redacted use?

Karma HoudiniArtistic License – HistoryComposite CharacterMildly MilitaryFat BastardSouthern-Fried PrivateFound Footage FilmsSociopathic SoldierHate SinkBittersweet EndingSoundtrack DissonancePervy Patdownand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Redacted, including Karma Houdini, Artistic License – History, Composite Character.