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The Truce

1997·Movie
1h 52min
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes53%53%

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The Truce fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

At the end of the war, a group of Italian prisoners got lost on their way home. Their journey back transformed everyone they met along the way.

After the liberation of Auschwitz, an Italian prisoner of War begins a torturous voyage home to Turin, through a Europe caught between war and peace.
Post-War TraumaJourney of HealingHumanity in CrisisHistorical DramaItalian CinemaPhilosophical ReflectionMelancholy ToneResilience of the Human Spirit

Crew

Directed by:
Francesco Rosi, Carolina Rosi, Gianni Arduini
Written by:
Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Francesco Rosi
Produced by:
Pietro Notarianni, Guido De Laurentiis, Franco Coduti
Composed by:
Luis Bacalov, Luis Bacalov, Steven Ghouti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Truce

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Truce legally?

PrimeThe RokuPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsShout! FactoryTubi TVAmazon MX Player

The Truce is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Truce worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 53%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Truce rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Truce?

1 h 52 min

The Truce runs 1 h 52 min.

Is The Truce based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Truce?

Critics53
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see The Truce much the same way.

What language is The Truce in?

ItalianGermanPolishLatinRussianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some German, Polish, Latin, Russian, English. Produced in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Truce?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Truce in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Truce use?

GayngstForeshadowingAnguished Declaration of LoveGlasses Are SexyAge-Gap RomanceSoul-Crushing Desk JobToplessness from the BackAdaptation Explanation ExtricationAs You KnowMy God, What Have I Done?Creator CameoIncurable Cough of Deathand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Truce, including Gayngst, Foreshadowing, Anguished Declaration of Love.