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The Future

2013·Movie
1h 34min·NR

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The Future fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

When their parents die, Bianca starts to smoke and Tomas is still a virgin. The orphans explore the dangerous streets of adulthood until Bianca finds Maciste, a retired Mr. Universe, and enters his dark mansion in search of a future.
Italian NeorealismOrphan StoryComing of AgeMelancholic DramaEconomic DisparityCharacter-DrivenSlow BurnEuropean CinemaSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Future

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Where can I stream The Future legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 The Future worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Future rated?

NRDrug useSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and sexual content.

How long is The Future?

1 h 34 min

The Future runs 1 h 34 min.

Is The Future based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Future?

Critics80
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Future higher (80) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Future in?

ItalianEnglishSpanish

It was made in Italian, with some English, Spanish. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Future?

47AEALAUBABEBGBRCACZDKEGESFIFR+33

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Future in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.