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Daybreak

1939·Movie
1h 33min

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Daybreak fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, history, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.
French Poetic RealismFilm Noir ClassicFatalistic DramaPsychological ThrillerDoomed RomanceAtmospheric & MelancholicNon-Linear StorytellingCharacter StudyExistential Tone

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Daybreak legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Daybreak worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Daybreak rated?

ViolenceSuicide themes

Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.

How long is Daybreak?

1 h 33 min

Daybreak runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Daybreak?

Critics92
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Daybreak higher (92) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Daybreak in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Daybreak?

25ATBEBGCACHCYDEEEFRGBGGGRHRIE+11

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Daybreak in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.