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Kenau

2014·Movie
1h 50min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, history, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers you

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About

While she fights a heroic battle against the Spanish besieger with her female army, Kenau, driven by hate and sorrow of the execution of her youngest daughter, is threatened to also lose her eldest daughter, because her fear and pain are covered by her stubborn closeness.
Dutch HistoryFemale EmpowermentSiege of HaarlemHistorical DramaFamily TragedyWar and LossStrong Female LeadPolitical Intrigue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kenau

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Where can I stream Kenau legally?

Kenau 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 Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kenau worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kenau rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Kenau?

1 h 50 min

Kenau runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Kenau based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Kenau in?

Dutch

It was made in Dutch. Produced in Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch Kenau?

34ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDO+20

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kenau in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kenau use?

Action Film, Quiet Drama SceneBerserk Button"Well Done, Son" GuyVery Loosely Based on a True StoryThe CharmerEstablishing Character MomentThe SiegeBring ItDefiant to the EndHistorical Domain CharacterMercy KillBig Damn Heroesand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Kenau, including Action Film, Quiet Drama Scene, Berserk Button, "Well Done, Son" Guy.