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Wit

2001·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

  • Pathos10
  • Catharsis9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Character Depth10

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

It appears to be a matter of life and death.

A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.
Existential DramaIntellectualTragedyPoignantCharacter-DrivenStage AdaptationMortalityProfoundWitty Dialogue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Wit legally?

Wit is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wit worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wit rated?

PG-13Strong languageSuicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and suicide themes.

How long is Wit?

1 h 39 min

Wit runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wit?

Critics83
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Wit much the same way.

What language is Wit in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wit?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wit in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.