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Babel

2006·Movie
2h 23min·R
71
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Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.
Interlocking Global DramaCultural DisconnectionVisually Stunning RealismEmotionally Heavy TragedyNon-Linear Narrative StructureSocial Commentary on BordersEnsemble Cast PerformanceAtmospheric and TenseHuman Connection vs. Isolation

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Where can I stream Babel?

In the United States, Babel streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Babel worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 69).

Can I half-watch Babel?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.

Is Babel plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Babel a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$135 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $135 million worldwide, 5.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Babel use?

Fan DisserviceOscar BaitFour Lines, All WaitingCulture ClashI Need a Freaking DrinkBedouin Rescue ServiceAnachronic OrderMistaken for TerroristSacred HospitalityWell-Intentioned ExtremistWhat the Hell, Hero?Bilingual Dialogueand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Fan Disservice, Oscar Bait, and Four Lines, All Waiting.