Creation

2009·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic517.3Rotten Tomatoes––

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Creation fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

A real life story, the mind, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Faith evolves.

A psychological, heart-wrenching love story that provides a unique and inside look at Charles Darwin. Torn between faith and science, he struggles to finish his legendary book "On the Origin of the Species," which goes on to become the foundation for evolutionary biology.
Charles DarwinFaith vs. ScienceBiographical DramaPsychological PortraitVictorian EnglandLove and LossStruggle and DiscoveryHistoricalEmotional

Crew

Directed by:
Jon Amiel
Written by:
John Collee, John Collee, Jon Amiel
Produced by:
Tom Waller, Nick O'Hagan, Jeremy Thomas
Composed by:
Jack Stew, Paul Hanks, Chris Burdon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Creation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Creation legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexPeacock Premium+

Creation is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Creation worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Creation rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Creation?

1 h 48 min

Creation runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Creation based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Creation?

Critics51
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Creation higher (70) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Creation in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Creation?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Creation in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Creation use?

Anachronic OrderVictorian Novel DiseaseParental FavoritismSexless MarriageKissing CousinsEstablishing Character MomentShout-OutShown Their WorkDream Within a DreamPosthumous CharacterPapa WolfSecular Heroand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Creation, including Anachronic Order, Victorian Novel Disease, Parental Favoritism.

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