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Bastards

2013Movie1 h 40 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Marco returns to Paris after his brother-in-law's suicide, where he targets the man his sister believes caused the tragedy – though he is ill-prepared for her secrets as they quickly muddy the waters.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

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Directed by
Claire Denis

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Facts

August 7, 2013 · 1 h 40 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 7, 2013
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France, Germany
Box office
$12,247
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – History, Boxed Crook, The Power of Friendship +3

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Bastards?"

Questions about Bastards

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Where can I stream Bastards?

In the United States, Bastards streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Bastards worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (69 out of 100) than audiences (49).

Will I feel good after watching Bastards?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Bastards in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.