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Blind Faith

1998·Movie
2h 2min·NR
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Society, history, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

What would you be willing to sacrifice to keep your family secrets?

In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses, John wants to find out the real truth.
Legal DramaRacial InjusticeHistorical ThrillerFamily LoyaltyMoral DilemmaCourtroom MysterySlow-Burn TensionPsychological ExplorationSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Blind Faith

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Blind Faith worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blind Faith rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Blind Faith?

2 h 2 min

Blind Faith runs 2 h 2 min.

What language is Blind Faith in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Blind Faith use?

Bury Your GaysFantasy-Forbidding FatherFollow in My FootstepsDedicationFraming DeviceLaw Procedural

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Blind Faith, including Bury Your Gays, Fantasy-Forbidding Father, Follow in My Footsteps.