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The Flat

2011·Movie
1h 37min

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The Flat fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Profoundly sad and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Melancholy9
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Family, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The flat on the third floor of a Bauhaus building in Tel Aviv was where my grandparents lived since they immigrated to Palestine in the 1930s. Were it not for the view from the windows, one might have thought that the flat was in Berlin. When my grandmother passed away at the age of 98 we were called to the flat to clear out what was left. Objects, pictures, letters and documents awaited us, revealing traces of a troubled and unknown past. The film begins with the emptying out of a flat and develops into a riveting adventure, involving unexpected national interests, a friendship that crosses enemy lines, and deeply repressed family emotions. And even reveals some secrets that should have probably remained untold...
Holocaust LegacyIntergenerational TraumaDocumentary MysteryBauhaus AestheticFamily SecretsHistorical ReckoningQuiet IntensityEvidence-Based NarrativePersonal HistoryMelancholic Discovery

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Where can I stream The Flat legally?

The Flat is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Flat worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Flat?

1 h 37 min

The Flat runs 1 h 37 min.

Is The Flat 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 Flat?

Critics84
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The Flat higher (84) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Flat in?

HebrewGermanEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Flat?

5ATCADEPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Flat in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.