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Almost Holy

2015·Movie
1h 36min
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic73–Rotten Tomatoes98%83%
IMDb7.5Metacritic73–Rotten Tomatoes98%83%

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine's social and political institutions faced massive change, including an increasingly corrupt government and crippled infrastructure. A number of the nation's youth wound up homeless and addicted to a lethal cocktail of injected cold medicine and alcohol. In the early 2000s a pastor from Mariupol named Gennadiy Mokhnenko took up the fight against child homelessness by forcibly abducting street kids and bringing them to his Pilgrim Republic rehabilitation center—the largest organization of its kind in the former Soviet Union. Gennadiy's ongoing efforts and unabashedly tough love approach to his city's problems has made him a folk hero for some, and a lawless vigilante to others. Despite criticism, Gennadiy is determined to continue his work.
Post-Soviet Social RealismControversial Religious ActivismStreet Child RehabilitationGritty Documentary StyleMoral AmbiguitySystemic FailureVigilante JusticeHuman ResilienceDark Hope

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Hoover
Written by:
Steve Hoover
Produced by:
Terrence Malick, Nicolas Gonda, Danny Yourd
Composed by:
Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, Bobby Krlic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Almost Holy

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Where can I stream Almost Holy legally?

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You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. 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 Almost Holy worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Almost Holy rated?

ViolenceDrug useDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, drug use, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Almost Holy?

1 h 36 min

Almost Holy runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Almost Holy based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Almost Holy?

Critics86
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Almost Holy much the same way.

What language is Almost Holy in?

EnglishUkrainian

It was made in English, with some Ukrainian. Produced in Ukraine, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Almost Holy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Almost Holy in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.