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Eternal

2004·Movie
1h 47min·R
31
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic43–Rotten Tomatoes18%41%
IMDb4.8Metacritic43–Rotten Tomatoes18%41%

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Detective Raymond Pope is a detective of questionable morals, searching for his missing wife. His investigation leads him to the wealthy estate of the enigmatic Elizabeth Kane and her young maid Irina. Under Elizabeth's fascinating looks and aristocratic manners hides a terrifying secret,shared by her companion Irina. As Detective Pope finds himself perversely drawn to the powerful Elizabeth, bodies begin to surface, his inquiries only deepening the mystery surrounding Elizabeth's past. Pope's obsession grows so intense that he completely fails to anticipate Elizabeth's reaction to his intrusion into her dark world, a fatal mistake that might cost him his life and the lives of those close to him.
Psychological ThrillerNoir MysteryDetective InvestigationWealthy EstateEnigmatic CharactersDark SecretsSlow BurnMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Wilhelm Liebenberg, Federico Sánchez
Written by:
Wilhelm Liebenberg, Federico Sánchez
Produced by:
Bruce Robertson, Aldo Tirelli, Wilhelm Liebenberg
Composed by:
Louis Hone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Eternal

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Where can I stream Eternal legally?

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Eternal 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, Fawesome, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Spectrum On Demand. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Eternal worth watching?

31
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Eternal rated?

RNuditySexual contentViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and violence.

How long is Eternal?

1 h 47 min

Eternal runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Eternal?

Critics31
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Eternal higher (45) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Eternal in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Eternal?

5AUCAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Eternal in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Eternal use?

Right-Hand Attack DogMythology GagElectromagnetic GhostsHaunted House HistorianMugged for DisguiseTailor-Made PrisonVulnerable ConvoyWrench WhackOne-Word TitleA Party, Also Known as an OrgyWounded Gazelle GambitVoluntary Shapeshiftingand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Eternal, including Right-Hand Attack Dog, Mythology Gag, Electromagnetic Ghosts.