The Tribe

2014·Movie
2h 12min
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic1007.5Rotten Tomatoes88%69%

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The Tribe fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Love and hate need no translation.

Deaf-mute Sergey enters a specialized boarding school for the deaf-and-dumb. In navigating through the school's hierarchy, he encounters a corrupt underbelly of criminality, known as The Tribe. By participating in several robberies, he gets propelled higher into the organization, when he meets one of the Chief’s concubines Anya, and unwittingly breaks all the unwritten rules of the group.
Deaf CultureCrime DramaBrutal RealismSocial CommentaryComing of AgeGang ViolenceNon-Traditional NarrativePsychological ThrillerUkrainian Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi
Written by:
Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi
Produced by:
Oleksandra Kostina
Composed by:
Serhii Stepanskyi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Tribe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Tribe legally?

PeacockKanopyHooplaPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

The Tribe is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tribe worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tribe rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Tribe?

2 h 12 min

The Tribe runs 2 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tribe?

Critics94
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate The Tribe higher (94) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Tribe in?

Ukrainianxx

It was made in Ukrainian, with some xx. Produced in Ukraine.

In how many countries can I watch The Tribe?

22ATAUBRCACHDEDKESFIFRITJPKRMX+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tribe in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Tribe use?

Humans Are BastardsThe OnerGory Discretion ShotFailed a Spot CheckImprovised WeaponReality Has No SubtitlesSigned LanguageTeenage WastelandTeens Are MonstersAdults Are UselessNo Name GivenZerg Rushand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for The Tribe, including Humans Are Bastards, The Oner, Gory Discretion Shot.

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