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The Commute

2011·Movie
12min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Ride with professional wrestler Giant Bernard on his 12,000-mile monthly journey from his home in the USA to the ring in Japan. Using an innovative fusion of image and sound, The Commute captures a family man's struggle to balance the brutal and the beautiful.
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Where can I stream The Commute legally?

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Is The Commute worth watching?

99
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 99/100 (IMDb 9.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Commute?

0 h 12 min

The Commute runs 0 h 12 min.

Is The Commute based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Commute in?

English

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