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The Commune

2016·Movie
1h 51min
64
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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Family, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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You Choose Your Family

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.
1970s CommuneFree LoveFamily DynamicsCo-habitationDanish CinemaSocial ExperimentCharacter StudyNostalgicRelationship Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Commune legally?

The Commune is included with a subscription to Netflix and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 The Commune worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Commune?

1 h 51 min

The Commune runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Commune?

Critics66
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Commune much the same way.

What language is The Commune in?

Danish

It was made in Danish. Produced in Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The Commune?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Commune in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.