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Bent

1997·Movie
1h 45min
69
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Society, history, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

In a time of war, they found themselves in the most dangerous place of all. In love.

Max is a handsome young man who, after a fateful tryst with a German soldier, is forced to run for his life. Eventually Max is placed in a concentration camp where he pretends to be Jewish because in the eyes of the Nazis, gays are the lowest form of human being. But it takes a relationship with an openly gay prisoner to teach Max that without the love of another, life is not worth living.
Holocaust DramaLGBTQ+ ThemesHistorical TragedySocial CommentaryPsychological DepthBleak AtmosphereIntense PerformancesPolitical IntrigueWorld War II

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bent legally?

Bent is included with a subscription to Peacock, Dekkoo, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bent worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bent rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Bent?

1 h 45 min

Bent runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Bent in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Bent?

6ATCACHDEITUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bent in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bent use?

Coolest Club EverDefiant to the EndCharacter DevelopmentTalking to the DeadThe LoadAll Gays are PromiscuousMadness MantraCamp GayCruel MercyPlease, I Will Do Anything!Armored Closet GayCreepy Crossdresserand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Bent, including Coolest Club Ever, Defiant to the End, Character Development.