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The Tribe

2014·Movie
2h 12min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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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

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About

Love and hate need no translation.

Deaf-mute Sergey enters a specialized boarding school for the deaf. 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

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Tribe

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Where can I stream The Tribe legally?

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?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 78). 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?

Critics83
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate The Tribe higher (83) 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?

138ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+124

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tribe in 138 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.