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Borgman

2013Movie1 h 53 min

DramaThriller
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic666.5Rotten Tomatoes87%68%

A nerve-racking, deeply unsettling thriller movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Story

An enigmatic vagrant cons himself into the home life of an arrogant upper-class family, turning their lives into a psychological nightmare in the process.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror
  • Suburban Nightmare
  • Enigmatic Intruder
  • Dark Satire
  • Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Social Commentary
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Dutch Cinema

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Alex van Warmerdam
Written by
Alex van Warmerdam
Produced by
Marc van Warmerdam
Music by
Vincent van Warmerdam

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Facts

August 29, 2013 · 1 h 53 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 29, 2013
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Original language
Dutch
Also spoken
English
Made in
Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Stylistic Suck, Black-and-Gray Morality, Cement Shoes +3

  • Stylistic Suck
  • Black-and-Gray Morality
  • Cement Shoes
  • Succubi and Incubi
  • Antagonist Title
  • Mugging the Monster

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Borgman?"

Questions about Borgman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Borgman?

KanopyHooplaFandorPluto TVOVIDPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Borgman streams on Fandor and OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Borgman worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Can I half-watch Borgman?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Borgman?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Borgman in English?

DutchEnglish

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