The War Within fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, light on feelings.
Tense and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and cathartic
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, politics, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
Functional look and sound
Tense and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The War Within is tense and thrilling. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and cathartic
Emotionally, it's moving and cathartic.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Everyday modern life, politics, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, politics, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
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The War Within is included with a subscription to Philo 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.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence and strong language.
1 h 33 min
The War Within runs 1 h 33 min.
Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see The War Within much the same way.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The War Within in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
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