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Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking
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13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?
Dysfunctional FamilyComing-of-Age DramaSocial RealismAlcoholismBleakBelgian CinemaMelancholicPathosCharacter-Driven
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Is The Misfortunates worth watching?
68
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Misfortunates rated?
Strong languageDrug use
Content advisories: strong language and drug use.
How long is The Misfortunates?
1 h 48 min
The Misfortunates runs 1 h 48 min.
Will The Misfortunates make me laugh?
Serious
No. It plays it straight.
Is The Misfortunates plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on pathos and character depth more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch The Misfortunates?
Easy watchDemanding
Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.
Is The Misfortunates good for date night?
AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Will The Misfortunates scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching The Misfortunates?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Misfortunates?
Critics61
Audiences77
Not quite. Audiences rate The Misfortunates higher (77) than critics (61). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Misfortunates in?
Dutch
It was made in Dutch. Produced in Belgium, Netherlands.
In how many countries can I watch The Misfortunates?
20
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What tropes does The Misfortunates use?
Off the WagonNaked People Are FunnyAbusive ParentsThe Film of the BookMost Writers Are WritersDeliberately MonochromeDrinking ContestMissing MomWaiting for a BreakBawdy SongAnachronic OrderBig, Screwed-Up Familyand 12 more
TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for The Misfortunates, including Off the Wagon, Naked People Are Funny, Abusive Parents.