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The Vigil

1998·Movie
1h 26min

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The Vigil fingerprint

Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Following Kurt Cobain's suicide in 1994, a group of twentysomethings leave a small town in Alberta to go join the vigil for Cobain in Seattle in this humorous film. The characters in the grunge-fueled Winnebago include two estranged brothers, a tough vegetarian, a hot lady rocker and the strange Meg. Along the way, lessons are learned and wounds begin healing in Justin MacGregor's directorial debut, which has obvious appeal for Nirvana fans.
Grunge Era Road TripComing-of-Age JourneyNirvana VigilEstranged BrothersCharacter-DrivenHumorous & HeartfeltCanadian Indie Film1990s Nostalgia

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Vigil worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Vigil?

1 h 26 min

The Vigil runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is The Vigil in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.