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Coward

2026·Movie
2h 0min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Pierre, a young Belgian soldier, wants to prove himself on the battlefield during the First World War. Behind the frontlines, he meets Francis, who is asked to find a way to boost morale.
Visceral WWI DramaPsychological TraumaAnti-Heroic WarfareStark Historical RealismEmotionally DevastatingAtmospheric Trench LifeLoss of InnocenceGrim and Unflinching

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Coward worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Coward rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is Coward?

2 h 0 min

Coward runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Coward?

Critics80
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Coward much the same way.

What language is Coward in?

FrenchDutch

It was made in French, with some Dutch. Produced in Belgium, France, Netherlands.