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Unbroken

2014Movie2 h 17 minPG-13

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic596.6Rotten Tomatoes52%70%

A nerve-racking, cathartic drama movie about war and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs.

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Feels like

  • Survival Drama
  • WWII Biography
  • Olympic Spirit
  • Prisoner of War
  • Faith and Redemption
  • Visually Immersive
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • True Story Adaptation
  • Resilience Narrative

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Angelina Jolie
Written by
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Richard LaGravenese
Produced by
Angelina Jolie, Clayton Townsend, Erwin Stoff
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

December 25, 2014 · 2 h 17 min · PG-13

Released
December 25, 2014
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Japanese
Made in
United States
Budget
$65 million
Box office
$163 million
Available in
89 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Villain Takes an Interest, Soft-Spoken Sadist, Gratuitous Italian +9

  • Villain Takes an Interest
  • Soft-Spoken Sadist
  • Gratuitous Italian
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Karma Houdini
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Epic Movie
  • Faux Affably Evil
  • A Hero to His Hometown
  • Meaningful Name
  • Freudian Excuse

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Unbroken?"

Questions about Unbroken

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Unbroken?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Unbroken from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Unbroken worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 59). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is Unbroken okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Unbroken scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Unbroken use?

Villain Takes an InterestSoft-Spoken SadistGratuitous ItalianCool Old GuyKarma Houdini"Well Done, Son" GuyEven Evil Has StandardsEpic MovieFaux Affably EvilA Hero to His HometownMeaningful NameFreudian Excuseand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Villain Takes an Interest, Soft-Spoken Sadist, and Gratuitous Italian.