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Juvenile Inspektor: The Shadow Over Jõhvi

2026Movie1 h 30 min

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, gripping mystery movie about history and politics, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

Can One Escape His Fate?

In Soviet-occupied Estonia, a boy is caught between a broken family, the suffocating grip of state power, and forces far older than the empire itself. As propaganda and betrayal close in, he discovers that the greatest danger emerges where political oppression and ancient myth converge - and that his own bloodline may hold the key to both survival and ruin.

Feels like

  • Soviet-Era Folk Horror
  • Political Allegory
  • Bleak Coming-of-Age
  • Estonian Mythology
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Historical Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Oppressive Atmosphere
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Tragic Family Saga

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Directed by
Pasha Alex

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Facts

April 20, 2026 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
April 20, 2026
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Thriller, Western
Original language
English
Also spoken
Estonian, Russian
Made in
Estonia, United States
Budget
$880,000

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Juvenile Inspektor: The Shadow Over Jõhvi worth watching?"

Questions about Juvenile Inspektor: The Shadow Over Jõhvi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Juvenile Inspektor: The Shadow Over Jõhvi worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Will I feel good after watching Juvenile Inspektor: The Shadow Over Jõhvi?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Will Juvenile Inspektor: The Shadow Over Jõhvi scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.