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The Portrait

2023·Movie
1h 26min·R
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

After her husband is devastated by a tragic accident, a devoted wife obsesses over a mysterious portrait that resembles him as he was; but when it starts to terrorize her, she must decide if it's possessed or if she's losing her mind.
Psychological ThrillerGrief and ObsessionHaunting MysteryEmotional DramaSupernatural ElementsIntense PerformancesVisually EvocativeSlow-Burn Suspense

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Portrait legally?

The Portrait is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Bloodstream. 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 The Portrait worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 4.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Portrait rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Portrait?

1 h 26 min

The Portrait runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Portrait?

Critics86
Audiences42

Not quite. Critics rate The Portrait higher (86) than audiences (42). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Portrait in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Portrait?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Portrait in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.