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Sujo

2024·Movie
2h 7min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Orphaned by violence. Shaped by legacy. Defined by destiny.

When a hitman is murdered, he leaves behind Sujo, his beloved 4-year-old son. The shadow of violence stalks Sujo at every stage of his life. As he grows into a man, Sujo will discover that fulfilling his father's destiny seems inevitable.
Gritty Crime DramaComing-of-Age TragedyCycle of ViolenceFatalistic NarrativeIntense & BleakCharacter StudySocial RealismPsychological DepthDark & Atmospheric

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sujo legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 Sujo worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sujo rated?

ViolenceDrug useStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, drug use, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sujo?

2 h 7 min

Sujo runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sujo?

Critics86
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Sujo higher (86) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sujo in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in France, Mexico, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sujo?

54AGALARAUBABBBEBGBMBOBRBSBZCA+40

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sujo in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.