Tangerines

2013·Movie
1h 27min·PG-13

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Tangerines fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

War in Abkhazia, 1992. An Estonian man Ivo has stayed behind to harvest his crops of tangerines. In a bloody conflict at his door, a wounded man is left behind, and Ivo is forced to take him in.
War DramaHumanistHistorical ConflictIntimate Character StudyMoral DilemmasAnti-War MessageUnderstated EmotionFound FamilyThought-Provoking

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tangerines

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tangerines legally?

Tangerines 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 Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tangerines worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tangerines rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Tangerines?

1 h 27 min

Tangerines runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tangerines?

Critics81
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Tangerines much the same way.

What language is Tangerines in?

EstonianGeorgianRussian

It was made in Estonian, with some Georgian, Russian. Produced in Estonia, Georgia.

In how many countries can I watch Tangerines?

33AUBEBFCDCHCIDKDZFIFRGBGFIEIT+19

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tangerines in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tangerines use?

The RemnantPoor Communication KillsLast Breath BulletOff-into-the-Distance EndingThe Only One Allowed to Defeat YouTragic KeepsakeKubrick StareIf We Get Through This…Teeth-Clenched TeamworkChromosome CastingHired GunsBlood from the Mouthand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Tangerines, including The Remnant, Poor Communication Kills, Last Breath Bullet.

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