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Fatima

2015·Movie
1h 19min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Violence2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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About

Fatima, an Algerian-born woman who now lives in France with her two teenage daughters, with whom she is barely able to communicate.
Gritty Social RealismImmigrant ExperienceMother-Daughter ConflictClass StruggleQuietly Devastating DramaNuanced Character StudyUrban IsolationIntimate Family PortraitCultural DislocationUnderstated Emotional Power

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Fatima legally?

Fatima is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Fatima worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fatima rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Fatima?

1 h 19 min

Fatima runs 1 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fatima?

Critics77
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Fatima higher (77) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Fatima in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Fatima?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fatima in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.