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Arc

2006·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Sound Centrality5

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Set in the belly of Los Angeles' criminal underworld, Arc is the story of Paris Pritchert, a former police officer turned drug dealer and addict, who embarks on a quest to find a missing child in the hope of redeeming his eroding character. The only catch is, like all addicts, Paris' confidence completely relies on the drugs in his system and -- in this case -- his firm belief that he can succeed in his mission if he can just stay high 24/7 and alive long enough to see it through. To aid in the endeavor, Paris enlists the help of Maya Gibbs, an African American prostitute versed not only in the language of the street, but also in the words of Maya Angelou and Nadine Gordimer. And together, the path of this dysfunctional duo crosses with those of the child's parents, a doctor with a penchant for soliciting "Street Boys", a self-ascribed King Of Porn, a drug supplier with a gift for making impeccable hors d'oeuvres, and a hardened cop with more scams than the most adept street hustler.
Gritty Urban NoirPsychological Addiction DramaSocially Conscious Crime ThrillerCharacter Study of DecayDark Satirical EdgeMoral AmbiguityIntense Emotional WeightIndependent Film AestheticUrban Alienation

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Where can I stream Arc legally?

Arc is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and DistroTV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Arc worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arc rated?

PG-13ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Arc?

1 h 53 min

Arc runs 1 h 53 min.

What language is Arc in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Arc?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arc in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.