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Exodus

1960·Movie
3h 28min
68
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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The drama and the passion of one of the epic events of the twentieth century!

Ari Ben Canaan, a passionate member of the Jewish paramilitary group Haganah, attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees on a dangerous voyage from Cyprus to Palestine on a ship named the Exodus. He faces obstruction from British forces, who will not grant the ship passage to its destination.
Historical EpicIsraeli IndependenceJewish RefugeesPolitical IntrigueEmotional DramaWarfareSocial CommentaryCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Exodus

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Where can I stream Exodus legally?

Exodus is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Exodus worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Exodus rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Exodus?

3 h 28 min

Exodus runs 3 h 28 min.

Is Exodus based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Exodus?

Critics68
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Exodus much the same way.

Was Exodus a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$20 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 5.0 times its budget.

What language is Exodus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Exodus?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Exodus in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Exodus use?

Working-Class HeroNice Jewish BoyAdaptational Angst UpgradeSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismAdaptation Name ChangeNational AnthemAffably EvilRace LiftAdaptational HeroismTrauma Conga LineAdaptational Nice GuyJerk with a Heart of Goldand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Exodus, including Working-Class Hero, Nice Jewish Boy, Adaptational Angst Upgrade.