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Bethlehem

2013·Movie
1h 39min
71
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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When you are playing both sides, who do you trust?

Bethlehem tells the story of the unlikely bond between Razi, an Israeli secret service officer, and his Palestinian informant Sanfur, the younger brother of a senior Palestinian militant. Razi recruited Sanfur when he was just 15, and developed a very close, almost fatherly relationship to him. Now 17, Sanfur tries to navigate between Razi’s demands and his loyalty to his brother, living a double life and lying to both men.
Israeli-Palestinian ConflictSpy ThrillerComplex RelationshipsMoral AmbiguityBetrayal and LoyaltyComing of AgePolitical IntrigueTense AtmosphereCharacter-Driven Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bethlehem legally?

Bethlehem is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bethlehem worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bethlehem rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Bethlehem?

1 h 39 min

Bethlehem runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bethlehem?

Critics74
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Bethlehem much the same way.

What language is Bethlehem in?

HebrewArabic

It was made in Hebrew, with some Arabic. Produced in Belgium, Germany, Israel.

In how many countries can I watch Bethlehem?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bethlehem in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.