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Force Majeure

2014Movie1 h 59 minR

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic877.4Rotten Tomatoes94%76%

A nerve-racking, thrilling drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A film about disasters - both natural and man-made.

While holidaying in the French Alps, a Swedish family deals with acts of cowardliness as an avalanche breaks out.

Feels like

  • Social Satire
  • Psychological Tension
  • Family Drama
  • Dark Comedy
  • Crisis of Masculinity
  • Isolation Horror
  • Stylized Realism
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Linguistic Barrier

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Ruben Östlund
Written by
Ruben Östlund
Produced by
Erik Hemmendorff, Philippe Bober, Marie Kjellson
Music by
Ola Fløttum

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 15, 2014 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
August 15, 2014
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
French, Norwegian, English
Made in
Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden
Box office
$4 million
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Disaster Movie, Kick the Dog, My God, What Have I Done? +5

  • Disaster Movie
  • Kick the Dog
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Papa Wolf
  • Running Gag
  • Crowd Panic
  • Truth in Television

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Force Majeure?"

Questions about Force Majeure

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Force Majeure?

The RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeMagnolia SelectsTubi TV

In the United States, Force Majeure streams on Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Force Majeure worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Will Force Majeure make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Is Force Majeure plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Force Majeure in English?

SwedishFrenchNorwegianEnglish

No, it was made in Swedish, with some French, Norwegian, and English.