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The Reluctant Revolutionary

2012·Movie
1h 10min
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–100%
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–100%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, everyday modern life, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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An intimate portrait of Yemen as the revolution unfolds, told through the eyes of tour guide leader Kais, an intelligent commentator on the changing times in Yemen, offering poignant moments of reflection, loss, anger and hope on the unknown road to revolution. Filmed over the course of the past year we see Kais's journey from pro-President to reluctant revolutionary, joining angry protesters in the increasingly bloody streets of Sana'a.
Yemen RevolutionPolitical DocumentarySocial UpheavalPersonal JourneyArab SpringActivism & ProtestCultural InsightMiddle Eastern PoliticsHumanitarianEmotional Impact

Crew

Directed by:
Sean McAllister
Composed by:
Denis Clohessy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Reluctant Revolutionary legally?

DOCSVILLE

The Reluctant Revolutionary is included with a subscription to DOCSVILLE in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Reluctant Revolutionary worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Reluctant Revolutionary rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Reluctant Revolutionary?

1 h 10 min

The Reluctant Revolutionary runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is The Reluctant Revolutionary in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Yemen, Ireland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Reluctant Revolutionary?

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