The Test

2012·Movie
1h 24min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

The Test fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Scare5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Will you pass... the test

A mystery/suspense thriller about a man who discovers he is the child of a rape.
Psychological ThrillerFamily SecretsMysteryBleakSocially ConsciousIntriguingCharacter-DrivenContemporary SettingSuspenseful

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Test

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Where can I stream The Test legally?

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

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Test rated?

Disturbing imagerySexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: disturbing imagery, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Test?

1 h 24 min

The Test runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is The Test in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Test?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Test in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Test use?

Bathroom Stall of Overheard InsultsEveryone Has StandardsFidelity TestGaslightingGold DiggerHe-Man Woman HaterHumiliation CongaInsane Troll LogicOh, Crap!I Think You Broke HerRole-Ending Misdemeanor"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Test, including Bathroom Stall of Overheard Insults, Everyone Has Standards, Fidelity Test.

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