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The Situation

2007Movie1 h 51 min

42
WeakGoodWatch score
42
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

The first U.S.-made film drama set during the Iraq war, THE SITUATION chronicles the tragic death of an Iraqi teenager at the hands of U.S. soldiers. The incident sets off an "investigation," a cover-up, and complications involving Iraqi mayor Sheikh Tahsin (Saïd Amadis), who has a complex relationship with the Americans.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Directed by
Philip Haas
Music by
Jeff Beal

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Facts

February 7, 2007 · 1 h 51 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
February 7, 2007
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, Romance, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Situation?"

Questions about The Situation

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Where can I stream The Situation?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Situation worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Situation good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Situation?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.