The Visitor

2011·Movie
1h 10min
83
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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The Visitor fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Cibrâil, a young policeman, is living happily with his girlfriend in Berlin. He is well integrated in society despite his Turkish background. One day his girlfriend's cousin comes to stay and Cibrâil's life is turned upside down.
Contemporary DramaBerlin SettingCultural IdentityRelationship ComplexityFamily TensionsEmotional JourneyCharacter-DrivenPersonal UpheavalSocial Integration

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Visitor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Visitor legally?

The Visitor is included with a subscription to Dekkoo in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Visitor worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Visitor?

1 h 10 min

The Visitor runs 1 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Visitor?

Critics100
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Visitor higher (100) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Visitor in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Visitor?

95ADALARAUBABBBEBGBHBMBOBRBSCA+81

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Visitor in 95 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Visitor use?

Greater-Scope VillainChair RevealGood Girls Avoid AbortionStringy-Haired Ghost GirlHall of MirrorsThe Bus Came BackDecoy ProtagonistWhat Happened to the Mouse?Eye ScreamAncient ConspiracyGod-Karting with BeelzebubShout-Outand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for The Visitor, including Greater-Scope Villain, Chair Reveal, Good Girls Avoid Abortion.

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