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Krisha

2016Movie1 h 22 minR

DramaThriller
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic867.7Rotten Tomatoes95%77%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and direction.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

When Krisha returns to her estranged family for Thanksgiving dinner, past demons threaten to ruin the festivities.

Feels like

  • Intense Family Drama
  • Psychological Study
  • Addiction & Trauma
  • Raw & Authentic
  • Character Driven
  • Thanksgiving Setting
  • Emotional Unraveling
  • Bleak Realism
  • Tour-de-Force Performance

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Trey Edward Shults
Written by
Trey Edward Shults
Produced by
Chase Joliet, Trey Edward Shults, Justin R. Chan
Music by
Brian McOmber

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Facts

March 18, 2016 · 1 h 22 min · R

Released
March 18, 2016
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30,000
Box office
$144,822
Available in
113 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Krisha?"

Questions about Krisha

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Krisha?

Netflix

In the United States, Krisha streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 112 other countries.

Is Krisha worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Krisha plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Krisha?

BleakHopeful

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