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The Brand New Testament

2015·Movie
1h 54min
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic706.9Rotten Tomatoes82%69%
IMDb7.1Metacritic706.9Rotten Tomatoes82%69%

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The Brand New Testament fingerprint

Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Plenty of satire and absurdist humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

God Exists. He Lives in Brussels with his daughter.

God lives in Brussels. On Earth though, God is a coward, morally pathetic and odious to his family. His daughter, Ea, is bored at home and can't stand being locked up in a small apartment in ordinary Brussels, until the day she decides to revolt against her dad...
Surreal ComedyReligious SatireDark HumorMeta-NarrativeEccentric CharactersWhimsicalSocial CommentaryFantasy ElementsImaginative

Crew

Directed by:
Jaco Van Dormael, Renaud Alcalde, Elly Verduyckt
Written by:
Jaco Van Dormael, Thomas Gunzig
Produced by:
Jaco Van Dormael, Patrick Hella, Michaël Bier
Composed by:
François Dumont, Dominique Warnier, Michel Schillings

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Brand New Testament

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Brand New Testament legally?

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The Brand New Testament is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Brand New Testament worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Brand New Testament?

1 h 54 min

The Brand New Testament runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Brand New Testament?

Critics76
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see The Brand New Testament much the same way.

Was The Brand New Testament a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is The Brand New Testament in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Luxembourg, Belgium, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Brand New Testament?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Brand New Testament in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Brand New Testament use?

Bedroom Adultery SceneAn Arm and a LegEasy Sex ChangeAwful Wedded LifeYour Days Are NumberedBestiality Is DepravedTrauma Conga LineChekhov's GunMother NatureTempting FateLike You Were DyingJesus Was Way Cooland 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Brand New Testament, including Bedroom Adultery Scene, An Arm and a Leg, Easy Sex Change.