David

2011·Movie
1h 19min
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Scare3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Drama - As the son of the Imam of the local Brooklyn mosque, eleven year-old Daud has to juggle the high expectations of his Father and his feelings of isolation and difference. A genuine friendship grows between Daud and Yoav, one of the Jewish boys, and his family. David, as he is known to the kids, is drawn into a complicated dilemma inspired by youthful deceit and the best of intentions. - Marjorie Austrian, Akram Basuni, Gamze Ceylan
Religious IdentityInterfaith FriendshipComing-of-Age DramaBrooklyn SettingCultural ExplorationFamily ExpectationsYouthful DeceitEmotional Resonance

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about David

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Where can I stream David legally?

David is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks, FlixFling, and Metrograph in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is David worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is David?

1 h 19 min

David runs 1 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on David?

Critics85
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate David higher (85) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is David in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch David?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for David in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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