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Black Souls

2014·Movie
1h 43min·NR
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

There's only one way to end bad blood

A former narcotics smuggler, now living peaceably in the Calabrian hills, is drawn back into his family’s drug-trade dynasty by his impetuous teenage son.
Gritty Crime DramaFamilial ConflictBleak RealismRural UnderworldTragic ConsequencesSlow-Burn TensionCharacter-DrivenSocial Cycle of ViolenceCalabrian Mafia

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Black Souls

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Where can I stream Black Souls legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Black Souls worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Souls rated?

NRViolenceDrug useStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, drug use, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Black Souls?

1 h 43 min

Black Souls runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Souls?

Critics83
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Black Souls higher (83) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Black Souls in?

ItalianSpanish

It was made in Italian, with some Spanish. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Black Souls?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Souls in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.