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The Square

2013·Movie
1h 28min
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic848.1Rotten Tomatoes100%89%
IMDb8.0Metacritic848.1Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

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The Square fingerprint

A , documentary: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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The people demand the downfall of the regime

The Square looks at the hard realities faced day-to-day by people working to build Egypt’s new democracy. Cairo’s Tahrir Square is the heart and soul of the film, which follows several young activists. Armed with values, determination, music, humor, an abundance of social media, and sheer obstinacy, they know that the thorny path to democracy only began with Hosni Mubarak’s fall. The life-and-death struggle between the people and the power of the state is still playing out.
Egyptian RevolutionDocumentaryPolitical ActivismSocial ChangeTahrir SquareHope and DisillusionmentStruggle for DemocracyContemporary History

Crew

Directed by:
Jehane Noujaim
Produced by:
Amir Abdalla, Pedro Kos, Karim Amer
Composed by:
Cliff Martinez, Karim Amer, Leslie Bloome

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Square

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Square legally?

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You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, FlixHouse, and Fawesome. 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 Square worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Square rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Square?

1 h 28 min

The Square runs 1 h 28 min.

Will The Square make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly satire and dark humor.

Is The Square plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Square?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is The Square good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will The Square scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The Square?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Square?

Critics92
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate The Square higher (92) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Square in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Square?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Square in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Square use?

Black ComedyCringe ComedyGet Out!The DeterminatorChildren Are InnocentHollywood Tourette'sHiding Behind the Language BarrierBystander SyndromeThe ConTrue Art Is IncomprehensibleNo Name GivenCompromising Calland 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Square, including Black Comedy, Cringe Comedy, Get Out!.