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Denial

1990·Movie
1h 43min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Between Love and Madness... Between Desire and Obsession... Between a Man and a Woman...

A young woman tries to leave her troubled past behind. She meets her old flame by accident and they fall in love again, but this obsessive relationship threatens to consume them.
Obsessive RelationshipPsychological DramaTroubled PastIntense RomanceEmotional TurmoilContemporary SettingCharacter-DrivenSlow-Burn Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Denial legally?

Denial 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 Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Denial worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Denial rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Denial?

1 h 43 min

Denial runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is Denial in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Denial?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Denial in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Denial use?

Graceful LoserStiff Upper LipYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Historical Beauty UpdateHere We Go Again!Unreliable NarratorOne Dose Fits AllAdapted OutFaux Affably EvilStern Old JudgeBlatant LiesDue to the Deadand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for Denial, including Graceful Loser, Stiff Upper Lip, You Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!.