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The Devil's Arithmetic

1999·Movie
1h 35min·PG
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–68%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, society, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsIntergenerationalSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

She saw the truth with her own eyes.

An American-born Jewish adolescent, Hannah Stern, is uninterested in the culture, faith and customs of her relatives. However, she begins to revaluate her heritage when she has a supernatural experience that transports her back to a Nazi death camp in 1941. There she meets a young girl named Rivkah, a fellow captive in the camp. As Rivkah and Hannah struggle to survive in the face of daily atrocities, they form an unbreakable bond.
Holocaust DramaTime TravelJewish IdentityHistorical FictionConcentration CampComing-of-AgeFriendshipSurvivalTragedy

Crew

Directed by:
Donna Deitch
Written by:
Robert J. Avrech, Jane Yolen
Produced by:
Dustin Hoffman, Mimi Rogers, Murray Schisgal
Composed by:
Frédéric Talgorn, William H. Angarola

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Devil's Arithmetic legally?

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The Devil's Arithmetic is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Cineverse, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Devil's Arithmetic worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Devil's Arithmetic rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Devil's Arithmetic?

1 h 35 min

The Devil's Arithmetic runs 1 h 35 min.

Is The Devil's Arithmetic based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Devil's Arithmetic in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Lithuania, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Devil's Arithmetic?

4ATCHDEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Devil's Arithmetic in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Devil's Arithmetic use?

Ironic EchoBetter to Die than Be KilledChekhov's GunRelated in the AdaptationDeadpan SnarkerAge LiftNobody PoopsAll Jews Are AshkenaziAs the Good Book Says...Adapted OutWeirdness CensorBoth Sides Have a Pointand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The Devil's Arithmetic, including Ironic Echo, Better to Die than Be Killed, Chekhov's Gun.