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The Funeral

1996·Movie
1h 39min·R

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No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

One family, one murder, too many lies.

After the funeral of one of their own, a criminal family decides to embark on an emotionally unnerving journey in an attempt to exact bloody revenge.
Crime Family DramaGangster Revenge1930s AmericaIntense Emotional PerformancesBleak AtmosphereMoral AmbiguityBrotherhoodGang WarfareTragedy

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Funeral

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Funeral legally?

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Is The Funeral worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Funeral rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Funeral?

1 h 39 min

The Funeral runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Funeral?

Critics79
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Funeral higher (79) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Funeral a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 10% of its budget.

What language is The Funeral in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Funeral?

25AUBGBRCYCZDKEEESGBGRHKHUIEIT+11

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Funeral in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Funeral use?

Death of a ChildSlice of LifeBlack ComedyPeaceful in DeathPlot-Triggering DeathSilence Is GoldenHollywood Heart AttackP.O.V. CamThe Immodest OrgasmDue to the DeadForced PerspectiveEpic Tracking Shotand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Funeral, including Death of a Child, Slice of Life, Black Comedy.