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Good Manners

2018·Movie
2h 16min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Clara, a lonely nurse from the outskirts of São Paulo, is hired by mysterious and wealthy Ana as the nanny for her unborn child. The two women develop a strong bond, but soon Clara discovers a terrifying secret about the child.
Fantasy HorrorSupernatural MysterySocial CommentaryAtmosphericBrazilian CinemaPsychological ThrillerClass DynamicsCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Good Manners legally?

Good Manners is included with a subscription to Philo and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. 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 Good Manners worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Good Manners rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Good Manners?

2 h 16 min

Good Manners runs 2 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Good Manners?

Critics85
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Good Manners higher (85) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Good Manners in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil, France.

In how many countries can I watch Good Manners?

34ALARATAUBABEBOBRCHCLCOCRDEEC+20

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Good Manners in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Good Manners use?

Alternate Identity AmnesiaBolivian Army EndingCensored Child DeathCranky LandlordChest BursterDeath by ChildbirthDeath of a ChildEaten AliveEnfant TerribleThe GhostTorches and PitchforksI Have No Son!and 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Good Manners, including Alternate Identity Amnesia, Bolivian Army Ending, Censored Child Death.