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Evolution

2016·Movie
1h 22min

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Stunning style, high energy, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, technology, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Sound Centrality9

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers you

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About

11-year-old Nicolas lives with his mother in a seaside housing estate. The only place that ever sees any activity is the hospital. It is there that all the boys from the village are forced to undergo strange medical trials that attempt to disrupt the phases of evolution.
Psychological Body HorrorAtmospheric Sci-FiUnsettling MysteryBleak & SurrealSlow-Burn DreadVisually DistinctiveComing-of-Age HorrorMedical ExperimentationIsolated SettingExistential Dread

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Evolution legally?

Evolution is included with a subscription to Philo and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Evolution worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Evolution rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Evolution?

1 h 22 min

Evolution runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Evolution?

Critics83
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Evolution higher (83) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Evolution in?

French

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

In how many countries can I watch Evolution?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Evolution in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.