A funny and moving story of family and free love set in a freewheeling 1970s commune. When Anna and Erik inherit a huge house, they gather a motley crew of cohabitants to reinvigorate their lives, forcing them to reconcile their new values with old habits.
In the United States, The Commune streams on Netflix, Magnolia Selects, and Monsters and Nightmares, and it is free with ads on Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 10 other countries.
Is The Commune worth watching?
64
DecentGoodWatch score
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 60).
Is The Commune okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is The Commune plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.