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Sold

2016·Movie
1h 37min

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Society, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her family in a small hut on a mountain in Nepal. When the Himalayan monsoons wash away all that remains of the family's crops, Lakshmi's father says she must leave home and take a job to support her family. He introduces her to a glamorous stranger who tells her she will find her a job as a maid in the city. Glad to be able to help, Lakshmi journeys to India and arrives at "Happiness House" full of hope. But she soon learns the unthinkable truth: she has been sold into prostitution...
Child TraffickingSocial Issue DramaNepalese CultureExploitationPovertyDesperationHuman RightsEmotional ImpactUnderage Prostitution

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Questions about Sold

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Where can I stream Sold legally?

Sold is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Sold worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sold rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sold?

1 h 37 min

Sold runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Sold based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sold?

Critics53
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Sold higher (71) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Sold in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sold?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sold in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.