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Partisan

2015·Movie
1h 38min

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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On the edge of a crumbling city, 11-year-old Alexander lives in a sequestered commune alongside other children, their mothers, and charismatic leader, Gregori. Gregori teaches the children how to raise livestock, grow vegetables, work as a community - and how to kill. With the birth of a new baby brother weighing on his mind, Alexander begins to question Gregori’s overpowering influence on the children and their training to become assassins. Threatened by his increasing unwillingness to fall in line, Gregori’s behavior turns erratic and adversarial toward the child he once considered a son. With the two set dangerously at odds and the commune’s way of life disintegrating, the residents fear a violent resolution is at hand.
Cult ThrillerPsychological DramaBleak Coming-of-AgeChild IndoctrinationTense & SuspensefulMorally ChallengingAtmosphericPower DynamicsIsolated CommunityGrim Realism

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Partisan legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Partisan worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Partisan rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Partisan?

1 h 38 min

Partisan runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Partisan?

Critics54
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see Partisan much the same way.

What language is Partisan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Partisan?

24AEARAUCACLCODKECEEEGESFIFRIT+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Partisan in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.