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The Treatment

2014·Movie
2h 11min·NR

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The Treatment fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Inspector Nick Cafmeyer seems to have it all - looks, brains and a successful career. But a dark cloud hangs over his life: since the age of nine, he has been haunted by the unsolved disappearance of his younger brother, Bjorn. Plettinckx, a known sex offender, was questioned but quickly released. Plettinckx lives close by and takes fiendish pleasure in harassing Nick. Then, when a disturbing case comes to light involving a missing nine-year-old, Nick heads a massive search which turns into a relentless manhunt.
Dark Crime ThrillerPsychological HorrorMissing PersonsMoral AmbiguityBleak AtmosphereIntense SuspenseHaunting PastComplex Characters

Crew

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Questions about The Treatment

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Where can I stream The Treatment legally?

The Treatment is included with a subscription to Revry in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Treatment worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Treatment rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Treatment?

2 h 11 min

The Treatment runs 2 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Treatment?

Critics93
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Treatment higher (93) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Treatment in?

Dutch

It was made in Dutch. Produced in Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch The Treatment?

16ATBEBRCACHDEESFRGBGFIELUMXNL+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Treatment in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.