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Gardens of the Night

2008·Movie
1h 50min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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After being abducted as children, and suffering years of abuse, a teenage boy and girl find themselves living on the street.
Child AbductionPsychological TraumaComing-of-Age TragedyBleak RealismEmotional AbuseSocial CommentarySlow-BurnCharacter-Driven Narrative

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Is Gardens of the Night worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gardens of the Night rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Gardens of the Night?

1 h 50 min

Gardens of the Night runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gardens of the Night?

Critics50
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Gardens of the Night higher (63) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Gardens of the Night in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gardens of the Night?

11AUCADKESFIGBGGIENOSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gardens of the Night in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.