The Benefactor fingerprintStrong craft, a touch of humor.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery
Standout characters
Functional look and sound
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Benefactor is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's moving. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery
Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery.
Standout characters
The characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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His help comes at a price.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Benefactor is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.
1 h 30 min
The Benefactor runs 1 h 30 min.
Not quite. Audiences rate The Benefactor higher (42) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
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5.2
