Doubt

2008·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13

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Masterful craft, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Ambiguity10
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Character Depth10

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

There are no simple truths.

In 1964 Bronx, two Catholic school nuns question the new priest's ambiguous relationship with a troubled African-American student.
Moral AmbiguityIntense Psychological DramaCharacter-Driven MysteryExceptional Acting EnsemblePeriod PieceChurch & Power DynamicsThought-ProvokingUnresolved TensionDialogue-HeavyBleak Mood

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Doubt

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Where can I stream Doubt legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Doubt worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doubt rated?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Doubt?

1 h 44 min

Doubt runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Doubt?

Critics75
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Doubt much the same way.

Was Doubt a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$51 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $51 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Doubt in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Doubt?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Doubt in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Doubt use?

Dark and Troubled PastI Did What I Had to DoEnd of an AgeThe FundamentalistHolier Than ThouDeliberate Values DissonanceNot-So-Well-Intentioned ExtremistPet the DogThe GhostMinimalist CastRiddle for the AgesHypocriteand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Doubt, including Dark and Troubled Past, I Did What I Had to Do, End of an Age.

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