The Combination

2009Movie1 h 36 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Set in the maligned western suburbs of Sydney, Lebanese-Australian John gets out of gaol to discover his younger brother Charlie is caught up with drugs, hookers and crime. Charlie oscillates between the streets and school. Daily clashes between Scott and Charlie's gang escalate. This feud spills into the streets in a territory and identity battle that turns bloody.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Directed by
David Field
Written by
George Basha
Produced by
John Pirrie
Music by
Labib Jammal

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Facts

February 26, 2009 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
February 26, 2009
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
2 countries

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Where can I stream The Combination?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Combination worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1).

Will I feel good after watching The Combination?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.